South Yarra is one of Melbourne's oldest and most affluent inner-city suburbs, bordered by the Yarra River and Richmond to the north, Prahran to the south and Toorak to the east.

Shopping, fashion, dining and entertainment are the main features of South Yarra's extensive commercial precinct. Busy Chapel Street is lined with exclusive retail outlets, cafes, clubs, the popular Jam Factory entertainment complex, the Como Centre and Vogue Shopping Plaza. Commercial Road, which divides South Yarra from Prahran, is home to more retail shops, the Pran Central Shopping Centre and the iconic Prahran Market with its large selection of gourmet foods and fresh produce. Toorak Road is home to restaurants and many stylish fashion retailers featuring the best of local and imported goods.

Many of South Yarra's residential areas consist of attractive tree-lined streets. There are several historic mansions, including Como House which is open to the public, clusters of terrace houses and apartment buildings.

South Yarra has a large selection of open space and parkland for visitors and residents. The largest areas of parkland are along the Yarra River and also Fawkner Park along South Yarra's western boundary. Smaller parks, many with playgrounds, can be found dotted throughout the suburb.

The meandering Yarra River forms the northern boundary of South Yarra. The shady Alexandra Avenue follows the path of the river and beside it is the Capital City Trail walkway and bicycle track which is part of a 32 kilometre loop around Melbourne's inner suburbs. The Yarra River is lined by continuous parkland and panoramic views of the city and riverfront can be enjoyed from the several bridges which cross the river into Richmond, including Church Street Bridge, Hoddle Bridge at Punt Road and the pedestrian-only Morell Bridge.

Como Historic House and Garden Open to the public, this colonial mansion is set on 5 acres of historic gardens and was built in 1847

	Gould Galleries Showcasing an extensive range of works available by Australia's most important 19th and 20th century artists
	South Yarra Art House Gallery Displaying over 100 pieces of original art from Australian contemporary artists with regular exhibitions of new works

	Fawkner Park Established in 1862, this 41 hectare park is located at the western edge of South Yarra and features sporting facilities, open lawns and pathways lined with elm, oak and Moreton Bay fig trees
	Herring Island Accessible only by boat, the 3 hectare island in the Yarra River between Richmond and South Yarra features native and exotic flora and a sculpture park

	Chapel Street A guide to the vibrant and cosmopolitan shopping and entertainment precinct of Chapel Street that traverses South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor
	Como Centre Located on the corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, the Como Centre features over 30 stores, the glamorous Palace Cinema and a 5 star hotel
	Jam Factory A shopping,eating and entertainment complex in the heart of South Yarra on Chapel Street with a long history. Originally established as the Victoria Brewery in 1858, the site later was home to preserving and jam manufacturers, and was converted to a shopping centre in 1979.
	Prahran Market It is Australia's oldest continually-running market and was first opened in 1891. On sale is gourmet food, fresh produce, meat, smallgoods, artisan products and seafood.
	Toorak Road A sophisticated shopping strip of more than 300 speciality retailers including fashion, jewellery and homewares, plus a selection of restaurants and bars
	Vogue Shopping Plaza Located on trendy Chapel Street, the centre features a selection of major retailers, specialty stores, fresh food and eateries

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