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South Melbourne
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
South Melbourne, located just south of Melbourne's CBD, is a lively inner-city suburb with a rich history, famous markets, and a diverse dining scene. With leafy streets, local boutiques, and strong community feel, it's a favorite among both locals and newcomers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
11,548
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,260
Local Cost
$2,260
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
115 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
390
Coworking
4
Cafes
206
Nightlife
105
Parks
75
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
889.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
13 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 93/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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