Settled by the British in 1839 the Port Phillip area’s earliest inhabitants were the Yaluki-millam people, one of five clans of the Bunurong people. Known as the coastal tribe they were members of the Kulin nation. Google Map
A melancholic reminder of the rich indigenous culture of this land can be seen in the form of the Corroboree Tree, which survived in St Kilda after locals, protested against it being sacrificed for a freeway.
Port Phillip is a culturally diverse suburb where many refugees from various nations have settled. In particular people who sought refuge from WW2 and the fascist forces of Hitler.
Aboriginal Language Areas in Victoria – you can see the land occupied now by Port Phillip is the Language Area of the Boonwurrung. The spellings of the tribes vary across sources. Map At this Port Phillip Council site you will find more details about Port Phillip.
The City of Port Phillip was formed in 1994 by the amalgamation of the three former cities of South Melbourne, St Kilda and Port Melbourne.
