Southbank (West) - South Wharf

VIC

Southbank (West) - South Wharf is a growing suburb in VIC with 8,122 residents.

SA2 code: 206041508
State: VIC

Population

8,122

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+7.6%

3yr: +19.8% · 10yr: +19.5%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$430/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,054/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Southbank (West) - South Wharf (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +19.8%5yr: +7.6%10yr: +19.5%Total: +440.7%

Population grew from 1,502 to 8,122 over 24 years, averaging 7.3% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.1%

Almost entirely apartments (100%), rental-heavy (64.2% renting), built for families (54% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Apartments 100%

458 apartments

Tenure

Owned 16%

Mortgage 20%

Renting 64%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

974 (29.7%)

2 bed

1,780 (54.3%)

3 bed

507 (15.5%)

4 bed

15 (0.5%)

5 bed

0 (0.0%)

6+ bed