Melbourne, VIC 3004 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Melbourne VIC 3004 is the St Kilda Road corridor, an extension south from the CBD incorporating parklands, cultural institutions and high-rise apartments along the boulevard. It attracts professionals and childless couples predominantly in their 20s and 30s. Housing is almost entirely units with rare houses.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 54,941
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,448 /week
- Median personal income
- $864 /week
- Median family income
- $2,083 /week
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Melbourne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macnamara
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $650 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- MacRobertson Girls High School
- Melbourne Grammar School
- Wesley College
Transport
- Multiple tram routes along St Kilda Road (1,3,5,6,16,58,64,67,72)
- Flinders Street Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Commercial and residential postcode south of the Yarra along St Kilda Road, with office towers, luxury apartments, the Shrine of Remembrance, Arts Centre Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria and Royal Botanic Gardens. Predominantly unit stock housing professionals; houses are rare. City of Melbourne local government area.
- 189 cafés
- 410 restaurants
- 176 pubs and bars
- 109 parks and reserves
- 20 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 libraries
- 22 supermarkets
- 33 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 1.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 66.0% of the 73,521 resolvable premises in Melbourne. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 66.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,899 across postcode 3004 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 3,413 property offences, 872 violent offences, 309 public order offences.
- Wider Melbourne LGA: 23,998 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Melbourne?
Melbourne (VIC 3004) had 54,941 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Melbourne local government area.
What is the median rent in Melbourne?
The median advertised rent in Melbourne is $650/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Melbourne?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Melbourne. Nearest include: MacRobertson Girls High School, Melbourne Grammar School, Wesley College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Melbourne?
Melbourne is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (66% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Melbourne?
Across postcode 3004, 5,899 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (3,413), violent (872), public order (309). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (1.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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