Living in Port Melbourne: What the Data Shows (2026)
Port Melbourne has 254 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Cafes | 72 |
| Bars & Pubs | 36 |
| Schools | 7 |
| Parks | 40 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Gyms | 15 |
| Total | 254 |
Port Melbourne is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
142 dining options — 70 restaurants and 72 cafes.
Top restaurants: Ciao Cielo, Hanoi Mee, Marbl, Sher Singh Docklands, Rubira’s at Swallows, Nando’s
Top cafes: Rock Paper Scissors, Dusty Fox Cafe, Hurricane Handsome, Grey & Bliss, heart bakes
Green Space
40 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Port Melbourne Cricket Ground, Gasworks Arts Park, Lagoon Reserve, Edwards Park, Sangster Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 7 — Woolworths, About Life, Port Melbourne IGA, The Dome Express
- Medical: 7 facilities
- Gyms: 15 fitness centres
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Port Melbourne
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- Best Bars in Port Melbourne
- Cost of Living in Port Melbourne
- Family Guide to Port Melbourne
- Is Port Melbourne Safe?
- Port Melbourne Transport Guide
- Port Melbourne Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
