Winging It Travel Podcast · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The speaker describes South Melbourne as a trendy and expensive area to rent, located a short walk from the CBD and bordering Albert Park. The area features a mix of Victorian architecture and modern buildings, with spacious roads and a vibrant community.
“So, I was in this very trendy South Melbourne area. Now, South Melbourne is one of the most expensive areas to stay in if you want to rent, close to the city center. So as I said before, it's about a 10-minute walk to the CBD. It's a mix of that Victorian architecture and modern buildings going up. Very spacious roads, just South of the Yarra River.”
“In this area in South Melbourne, you have the South Melbourne Market on Coventry Street. That has been operating since 1867. So it's very historic for Australia. It's the heartbeat of the community.”