What is the smallest suburb in the west of Melbourne? It’s right here in front of you: South Kingsville. Don’t let its size fool you, though. South Kingsville has a big history. This little suburb, nestled within the City of Hobsons Bay, is only about 60 hectares. You could practically walk across it in an afternoon! But don’t underestimate its charm or its past. South Kingsville was once known as the Birmingham Estate. It was subdivided in the 1880s but didn’t see a surge in residents until after World War II. The Kingsville South Post Office even opened here on February 2, 1948, later closing in 1978. This area changed hands a few times, bouncing from the Shire of Wyndham to the City of Footscray before finally settling within Hobsons Bay in 1994. Today, South Kingsville is a mix of residential streets and local businesses, a peaceful haven just a stone’s throw from the bustling heart of Melbourne.
Kororoit Creek
Is this where the river meets the sea? This is Kororoit Creek. It flows right here through Melbourne’s western suburbs