Why this character filled suburb is one of the city's true gems

By Erin Munro
Updated January 16 2018 - 3:23pm, first published 3:16pm
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: South Melbourne Markets for Domain Neighbourhoods on May 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Robenstone/Fairfax Media)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: South Melbourne Markets for Domain Neighbourhoods on May 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Robenstone/Fairfax Media)

Once known as Emerald Hill, it wouldn't be a stretch to call South Melbourne one of the city's gems. Characterised by heritage streetscapes with Victorian terraces and a village feel, it sits just two kilometres south of the CBD, has a beach nearby and a thriving food scene.

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