Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km (2 mi) south-west of the Melbourne central business district, located within the Cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip local government areas. Port Melbourne recorded a population of 17,633 at the 2021 census.
| Port Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Beach Road, Port Melbourne | |||||||||||||||
Port Melbourne | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°49′26″S 144°54′40″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 17,633 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,818/km2 (4,708/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1860 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3207 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Albert Park | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Macnamara | ||||||||||||||
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The area to the north of the West Gate Freeway is located within the City of Melbourne, with The area to the south located within the City of Port Phillip. The suburb is bordered by the shores of Hobsons Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River. Port Melbourne covers a large area, which includes the distinct localities of Fishermans Bend, Garden City and Beacon Cove.
Historically it was known as Sandridge and developed as the city's second port, linked to the nearby Melbourne CBD.
The formerly industrial Port Melbourne has been subject to intense urban renewal over the past three decades. As a result, Port Melbourne is a diverse and historic area, featuring industrial and port areas along the Yarra, to open parklands, bayside beaches, exclusive apartments and Bay Street's restaurants and cafes. The suburb also forms a major transport link from east to west, home to one end of the West Gate Bridge.