South Melbourne

VIC 3205

South Melbourne is an inner suburb in the City of Port Phillip, about 2 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. Clarendon Street is the main commercial district, with side streets around South Melbourne Market, cafes, eateries, galleries and small bluestone laneways. The suburb is known for its preserved Victorian streetscapes, town hall and heritage buildings, and is served by several tram routes.

South Melbourne has an office and consulting market, with office suites and floors in a dense inner-urban setting close to the city centre and established commercial streets. Southbank, Albert Park and Melbourne are nearby comparisons.

167

Active lease listings

commercial properties

$95,000

Median annual rent

asking rent across all listings

221

Median days on market

across all active listings

Lease rate trend

$366/m² p.a.

Median advertised rate

Up 13.3%

Change over 12 months

$343202420252026$373$313Jan 2023Sept 2026

Indicative only: advertised rates across all commercial listing types and sizes in South Melbourne. Drill down to individual listings in MarketBuddy

Listings by sector

113

Offices

active lease listings

20

Medical / Consulting

active lease listings

18

Industrial, Warehouse and Factories

active lease listings

15

Retail and Shops

active lease listings

1

Hotel and Leisure

active lease listing

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Last updated 5 September 2026