South Yarra

South Yarra
State :  Australia State : Victoria City : Melbourne Founded : 1850s
Coordinates : 37 ° 50 ′  S , 144 ° 59 ′  E Coordinates: 37 ° 50 ′  S , 144 ° 59 ′  E Area : 3.5  km²
Residents : 25,147 (2016) Population density : 7185 inhabitants per km²
Time zone : AEST (UTC + 10) Postal code : 3141 LGA : Melbourne City (west of Punt Road), Stonnington City (east)
South Yarra

South Yarra is a district of the Australian metropolis Melbourne . It is located about 4 km east of the city center. The name refers to the location of the district south of the Yarra River .

Around 1835, the first Europeans settled in the surrounding area during the founding of Melbourne. A post office was opened in 1854.

Together with neighboring Toorak, South Yarra is one of the wealthiest areas of Melbourne. The prices of real estate are among the highest of all Melbourne.

To the west of South Yarra is Fawkner Park , a recreation park with various sports facilities, as well as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens .

Individual evidence

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics : South Yarra ( English ) In: 2016 Census QuickStats . June 27, 2017. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
2. ↑ The list: Melbourne suburbs' liveability ranking revealed. The Age , November 24, 2011, accessed March 24, 2012 .