New residents
Parking in Port Phillip
Find out if your property is eligible for parking permits by using our Parking Permit Eligibility Checker. You can find out more about obtaining a parking permit by visiting our Parking Permits page.
Pet ownership
We encourage responsible pet ownership through registration, microchipping and desexing of cats and dogs. Visit our Pet Registration page to learn more. You can also learn about dog off-leash areas in Port Phillip and find pet owner groups and vets in the municipality.
Waste & recycling
Find out bin day in your street as well as your free hard and green waste collection services by visiting our Waste, Recycling and Rubbish page. You can also learn about Council’s kerbside Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste service, including communal hubs and other sustainability initiatives.
Open space and recreation
Whether you want to get into nature, meet for a picnic or find a scenic space to exercise, Port Phillip has green spaces, beaches and foreshore for all. In fact, we've got 169 open spaces, including parks, gardens, reserves and play spaces and 11 kilometres of foreshore to choose from. Learn more by visiting our Beaches, Parks and Playgrounds page and our Sport and Recreation page.
Useful Council information
Learn about your rates notice and find out about your Mayor and councillors. In Port Phillip there are nine municipal wards with one elected councillor representing each ward.
Our Council Meetings page details Council and committee meeting information including minutes, agendas, reports, livestreams and details on how to ask a question and to submit a petition.
Learn about our Port Phillip Library Service, which includes a range of programs, events and services at our library locations in St Kilda, Middle Park, Albert Park, South Melbourne (Emerald Hill) and Port Melbourne.
Have Your Say is Port Phillip’s online community where you can participate in consultation projects that will help shape the future of your neighbourhood, local community and our City.
You can also keep up to date with the latest Council news and projects by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter, Divercity.
Search for community groups and services in Port Phillip by visiting our Community Directory.
You can visit our Contact Us page to request a service or to report a problem.
Travelling around
We're working to ensure our community has a range of travel choices. We focus on reducing traffic and parking pressures by supporting walking, bike riding, public transport, bike and car share. Visit our Travelling Around page for more information.
Council proudly provides a community bus transport service at no cost to users. This service visits local libraries, the South Melbourne Market, shopping strips, medical and community centres.
Explore the City
What's On St Kilda and Southside is Port Phillip's official guide to all the events and things to do in our neighourbourhoods. From gigs in St Kilda, theatre in Albert Park & Middle Park, bagels in Balaclava, beach life in Elwood & Ripponlea, fish and chips in Port Melbourne, to markets in South Melbourne, and more – we’ve got you covered.
You'll find plenty on offer in Port Phillip with three major festivals and a number of major events throughout the year.
Our City is home to two destination markets, St Kilda Esplanade Market and South Melbourne Market, as well as a range of other community markets providing fresh and farm gate produce and farm to fork experiences.
Family, youth and children
Council offers many services to meet the needs of families, children and young people. We work with the community so that all children, young people and families are healthy, connected, and can reach their full potential. Visit our Family, Youth and Children page to learn more about childcare, kindergartens and schools, immunisation, Adventure Playgrounds and more.
Seniors
Discover the services and programs offering support and recreation for older people in Port Phillip by visiting our Seniors page.
Our Linking Neighbours Seniors Register is free and enables you to attend trips and activities to meet local people.
Our Aged Care and Disability page highlights services to support people to be as independent as possible and involved in making decisions about their life.
People with disability
We are committed to fair participation and inclusion of people with disability in our community. Visit our Accessibility and Disability Inclusion page to learn more about accessible facilities, parking options and more.
Multicultural community
Port Phillip is a vibrant multicultural City. This rich, cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and one we celebrate. Visit our Multicultural Community page to learn more about our Multicultural Advisory Committee, Port Phillip Multifaith Network as well as information about Australian citizenship and our New Residents Directory.
Changing your details with other agencies
Australia Post mail redirection and change of address for key utilities, services and organisations.
VicRoads must be notified within 14 days of an address change. A VicRoads change of address notice can be used for ID for Residential Parking Permits.
Change your address on the electoral roll.