Fishermans Bend, Victoria

Fishermans Bend (formerly Fishermen's Bend) is a precinct within the City of Port Phillip and the City of Melbourne. It is located on the south of the Yarra River in the suburb of Port Melbourne and opposite Coode Island, close to the Melbourne central business district. Fishermans Bend originally included the area now known as Garden City, which was renamed in 1929.

Fishermans Bend
Melbourne, Victoria
Fishermans Bend
Coordinates37.826667°S 144.917221°E / -37.826667; 144.917221
Established1835
Postcode(s)3207
Area1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location1 km (1 mi) south of Melbourne CBD
LGA(s)Municipality of Port Phillip
State electorate(s)Albert Park
Federal division(s)Macnamara
Localities around Fishermans Bend:
Yarraville West Melbourne Melbourne
Yarraville Fishermans Bend South Melbourne
Williamstown Port Melbourne South Melbourne

Since 2012 the area has been designated as a major urban renewal area, with plans for 80,000 residents by 2050. The future framework for Fishermans Bend includes one major employment precinct and four primarily residential suburbs.

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