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Southbank

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Southbank, located on the southern banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne, is a lively urban precinct known for its cultural landmarks, dining destinations, and scenic high-rises. The area blends busy riverside activity with world-class arts and entertainment, making it a dynamic part of Melbourne's inner city.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Australia

State

Victoria

Population

22,631

Time Zone

Australia/Sydney

Coordinates

-37.82°, 144.96°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,156

Local Cost

$2,200

Local Income

$3,800

Cashless

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

97 Mbps

Upload

46 Mbps

Latency

9 ms

City Vibrancy

818

Coworking

Cafes

489

Nightlife

235

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

MEB

Distance

12 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 231 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.