Professional services and property is the most dominant sector of the Port Phillip economy, accounting for 37% of jobs and almost 50% of registered businesses in the municipality. Several sectors within the professional and property industry are identified as key growth sectors both globally and nationally, including accounting, financial planning and land development.
Manufacturing, trade and industry account for 21% of all jobs in the municipality. This industry is clustered in the northern parts of the municipality around Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and Melbourne (St Kilda Road). Fisherman’s Bend is one of the most important industrial precincts in the inner Melbourne region.
The Fishermans Bend Planning & Economic Development Strategy underwent extensive public consultation with local businesses and land owners, state government departments and utility companies. The Council formally considered written submissions and determined to adopt the Structure Plan on 22 November 2010.
Port Phillip is home to numerous natural and man-made tourist attractions of state-wide and national significance including St Kilda beach and foreshore, Luna Park and Station Pier. The city also enjoys a reputation as a thriving arts and entertainment hub boasting theatres, galleries, cinemas and several arts venues.
The City of Port Phillip also partners with Destination Melbourne to promote Port Phillip as an integral inner Melbourne destination. Through this collaboration, a number of publications are distributed through a range of channels which promote the City of Port Phillip:
The St Kilda Tourism Association was formed in 2011. It brings together local businesses to collaboratively promote St Kilda, attracting visitors and encouraging residents to discover their own backyard.
St Kilda Tourism Association web site
Email Tracey Cooper (chair)
Retail trade is a core industry in Port Phillip accounting for 7% of jobs. It is well dispersed throughout the City with a significant concentration in the South Melbourne area influenced by the South Melbourne Market.
There are four major activity centres within the City of Port Phillip:
There are also seven neighbourhood activity centres: