Port Melbourne, VIC 3207

4.4(28 reviews)

Ranked 139th best suburb by locals in Melbourne (Greater) Region, VIC

Great for

  • Public transport
  • Parks and recreation
  • Safe and sound
  • Neighbourly spirit
  • Internet access

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Reviews of Port Melbourne, VIC

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"Port Melbourne is second to none in all of Melbourne"

Port Melbourne is the quintessential social suburb in Melbourne. Full of rich socialites and celebrities, Port Melbourne offers up some of the very best restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, cafe's and hotspots in the entire state of Victoria.

Port Melbourne is generally suited to younger people, or younger families looking to raise their kids near the beach. While the suburb is considered expensive, I think you get what you pay for. Close to the Melbourne CBD with ocean views is worth paying for in my book.

Most nights in the summer months, you will see people dining out and having a casual outdoor drink. It has such a great atmosphere to it, with people seeming generally happier while having a nice cold beer over a stunning summer sunset.

Overall Port Melbourne is a very desirable place to live. You really cannot go wrong here, unless you don't like the beach or heading out for breakfast lunch or dinner!

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Great Community
  • Good Restaurants
  • Great singles bars

Not great for

  • Very windy at times
  • Motorcycle noise

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AliceM
AliceM

AJ are there good and bad parts of Port Melb? We're looking at buying in the area.

PortPower
PortPower

You will find the area is slowly improving from its industrial past. Some people in Melbourne recall Port Melbourne being a hub of crime and industry so if you talk to older generations they have a negative view however in recent years Port Melbourne is going through gentrification. Being closer to the city and with development still to occur the area has potential to catch up and even pass inner city areas such as Albert Park. Docklands will also help as Docklands grows. In short it is hard to go wrong with a medium to longer term view.

AdamS
AdamS

@PortPower Port Melbourne is hardly slowly improving...rather it has already improved well beyond what you might think. The current state of Port Melbourne is a beautiful suburb by the beach, with no crime, very friendly people, fantastic amenities and fresh sea air :) Yes the older generation might think less of Port Melbourne, but that was well over 15 years ago. Port Melbourne is one of the most desirable place to live for people between 18-35 for all the reasons I have mentioned. One of the biggest surprises about Port Melbourne? It is VERY quiet. Before I moved in, I was expecting a lot of noise as there are many places where it is high density living. To my surprise, I never hear anyone. Of course it depends on where you live in Port Melbourne but on the whole, it is very quiet.

@AliceM it completely depends on who you talk to as everyone has their preferences. I personally prefer the area to the east of Bay Street all the way to Pickles Street. Very quiet area, and it has already been developed, so you won't be getting any construction noise. Also closer to the best parts of the beach. The west side of Bay Street leads up to Beacon Cove, which is nice, but there is a little bit of construction going on still just behind Bay Street, and the Beacon Cove area is a little too 'lego' land land for my style. You can't really go wrong though :) The only thing I would recommend is being as close to the beach as possible. I know it gets more expensive the closer you look, but the streets do get better the closer you are.

Are you looking at buying an apartment, townhouse etc?

AliceM
AliceM

Thanks for the info AJ & PortPower. Looking for a Victorian cottage - renoed or otherwise. Agree close to the beach as possible and the lightrail for easy access to the city. There's plenty that come on the market - just have to wait for mine!

AliceM
AliceM

looks like i've found my home! Looking forward to becoming a port melb resident in time for summer!

AdamS
AdamS

Sounds awesome AliceM!! Where did you buy (perhaps PM me)

miremax
miremax

totally agree...Port is the best place in Melbourne.

PureKrome
PureKrome

Great review AJ - cheers!

Katharine
Katharine

Excellent review AJ!

AdamS
AdamS

Katharine - thanks, I love Port Melbourne as do most people. You can't beat living by the beach, and only being a short drive from the CBD.

ozzy2000 - of course you are entitled to your opinion. It encourages great discussion. I would welcome a Mosque in Port Melbourne, multiculturalism is what makes Melbourne such a great place to live!!

AdamS
AdamS

I've lived in Port Melbourne for almost 3 years now, it is one of the safest suburbs in all of Melbourne.

LouiseS3

Great place to live .....BUT beware of settling down here and raising a family here which you WILL want to do cos it's great BECAUSE the one and only primary school is FULL to overflowing AND NO SECONDARY school funding by anyone? Albert Park Secondary college is the ONLY and NEAREST secondary school and is nearly FULL ,,,, JUST saying....no infrastructure or planning if you want to stay.

chrisg51

Having lived in many suburbs of Melbourne (including 17 years in st kilda and a brief stint in Albert park) Id have to say port Melbourne is a perfect combination of location, ammenities and friendly locals. Its by no means cheap to buy housing but its still quite unpretentious and of course, easy walking distance to the city. My daughter has just started in the excellent port Melbourne primary and theres a brand new high school nearby as well and to top it off, traffic is quite bearable - even at peak hour! Were not moving!!!

AdamS
AdamS

@chrisg51 I still agree after all these years. While I don't live there anymore (due to me needing more space) I miss Port Melbourne for all the reasons you mentioned.

Maryna Al-Fauri
Maryna Al-Fauri

Thank you all for the reviews provided. I am planning to move to that area, and have doubts regarding the schools. Have 1 child in primary and 1 in secondary school. Could you please give more information on those schools in the area? would appreciate that.

chrisg51

We have a girl in Port Melbourne Primary School - going into 1st grade next week. I couldn't be happier with the school, the teachers and the general community. As for secondary schools, without firsthand experience I can't say too much but the new high school on Graham Street had a good reputation and of course Albert Park College on the Pickles Street side is famous though bulging at the seams with it's cast number of students and scattered buildings! Enjoy your move to PM - it's a wonderful place to live.

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9th October 2023

"Port Melbourne Offering a Unique Lifestyle"

It offers easy access to Melbourne's CBD via various transportation options, including trams, buses, and bike paths. It's conveniently situated near major freeways and the West Gate Bridge, making it easy to travel in and out of the city.

The suburb's proximity to Port Phillip Bay provides residents with a unique lifestyle. You can find waterfront apartments and homes with stunning views of the bay. The beach, parks, and the popular Port Melbourne Beach Boardwalk offers opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.


Port Melbourne has a lively atmosphere with a wide range of cafes, restaurants, and bars along its main streets like Bay Street and Beacon Cove.

Bay Street is the central shopping strip of Port Melbourne, with boutique shops, supermarkets, and specialty stores. You can find everything from clothing and homewares to fresh produce and gourmet foods.

Port Melbourne has a diverse and welcoming community. It offers several primary schools and is close to secondary schools and educational institutions in suburbs close by. The area also has parks and recreational facilities that cater to families.

Real estate in Port Melbourne varies from apartments and townhouses to period-style homes and modern waterfront properties - there is literally something for everyone.

If you are looking for a beachside lifestyle, feel free to give me a call to discuss your what it is you are looking for

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25th January 2023

"On the edge of the city and close to the beach"

If you're in the look out for a city fringe suburb with close proximity to the beach then look no further than Port Melbourne.

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19th May 2022

"Beautiful area by the beach!"

I have lived in PM for a few years now, so many wonderful shops and cafes, the people are extremely friendly and the views are amazing. The walks along the beach are definitely my highlight of PM.

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"A More Affordable Albert Park"

That’s a good rating given Albert Park is one of Melbourne’s most expensive suburbs as buyers are willing to pay plenty for a "village atmosphere" so close to the CBD. Parts of Port Melbourne have a similar feel. The primary general difference is Port has far less consistent housing stock. It is a classic example of gentrification - although in this instance perhaps a significant amount of its potential charm was lost with a factories & warehouses giving way to medium & high density towers of little architectural merit & often poor build quality. The “Legoland” feel of Beacon Cove provokes mixed responses as does Garden City a planned community of 1920/30s English bank style houses. There is significant public housing within the suburb. With a relatively high volume of new multi-unit development being undertaken it is wise to be very aware of the risk of multi-unit bring built around you when you buy here. On the plus side access to the beach, parks & only 3km from the CBD - a circa 10 minute light rail trip, & the café/restaurant/bar/retail etc options on Bay St make it popular with young professionals& down sizers in particular.
My favoured localities are between Station & Bay Streets & the streets in the southern section of the area between Pickles & Bay Streets.
I recommend it to my clients wanting an inner bayside lifestyle with very convenient CBD access - at a relatively affordable price point. Scott Hall Buyers Advocate 0457 513 124

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Rentals in Port Melbourne

"Everything at your feet!"

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Madeleine Cahill real estate agent
Madeleine Cahill
Bricks and Mortar RE - Bricks and Mortar RE

"Community unto itself"

Port Melbourne is a community unto itself among the wider Melbourne network. With Bay Street local cafes and eateries, there's a constant stream of dog walkers, families, professionals and beach goers wandering around . People are friendly and upbeat. The suburb offers a great energy and is a marvellous place to live.

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"Trendy Port Melbourne is the place to be in summer!"

Port Melbourne is inner city living at its best. Station pier welcomes international tourists from all corners of the globe via cruise liners and professional couples also call it home. Bay Street is the shopping prescient - located in the heart of the suburb. Port Melbourne's homes range from apartment water front living to quiet family orientated residential streets.
My top 3 streets are:
Beach Street
Esplanade East
Rouse Street

Warwick Gardiner, Director - Greg Hocking Holdsworth
0438 308 555
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Peter Zervas
WHITEFOX Real Estate Apartments

"Port Melbourne"

An amazing suburb to live in if you like being close to bay and the CBD. Port Melbourne also has great restaurants and cafes.
Peter Zervas - Partner - Greg Hocking Real Estate
0405 682 173
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"Beautiful views of the bay, peaceful however the wrong side of port melb smells of factory"

Great area with bright views of the Bay, bay street has a range of nice cafes and restaurants for lunch and dinner. The better side is towards the middle and albert park sides. Alot of nice people, typical girlfriends of footy players. But the moment you past the bridge where port melbourne primary school is, you smell all the factories and air pollution of trucks. Dont live in those areas where the factories are if you are asthmatic or want to breathe fresh air as you smell fumes of plastic where the holden, toll, vegemite factories are. There are luxury apartments developments that are trying to sell down that end, best not to purchase as its next to the freeway and pollution is absolutely horrible.

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"Port Melbourne - The Place to Be!"

I have lived and loved Port Melbourne through my childhood and the last 20 years! Location, location, location. Offering everything and more, beach, city, coffee shops and great schools, you have everything at hand.

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"Small town feel yet so close to the City!"

Fabulous place to live, work and play. With the CBD at one end and the Beach at the other, it's best of both worlds. Excellent light rail, bike and walking trails, boutique shops, cafes and some of the best pubs in town.

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"Classier than St Kilda, trendier than Albert Park, and as vibrant as Fitzroy but with the beach side location..."

The title of my review of Port Melbourne sums up pretty well the vibe of this suburb.
Port Melbourne has always been known as traditionally having more in common with the industrial inner west suburbs than the fancier suburbs of Albert Park, Middle Park, south Melbourne. This changed in the mid 1990s when many apartment developments started going up in the area. The suburbs proximity to both the city and the bay and the influx of apartments/shops/cafes/restaurants quickly changed the entire vibe of the area.The locals can enjoy walking, running or cycling for many kms in either direction along the Beach. Bay Street is great for shopping, bars and cafes. There is the monthly Farmers' Market at Gasworks Park which is very popular.
Evans and Station streets are beautiful tree-lined avenues on the reserve/park alongside the light rail line (tram to the CBD) which is the main (and most popular) form of public transport in Port Melbourne.
Port Melbourne really ticks all the boxes when it comes to a balanced lifestyle (work, social, health).

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants
  • Great Community
  • Great singles bars
  • Great Public Transport Options!

Not great for

  • Very windy at times
  • Motorcycle noise

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"A Perfect Suburb beside the bay!"

Another great Preference for Living in Melbourne!

Lots of Parks, nice Beach, Cafes, Restaurants & Shops & perfect public Transport Options!

A Nice Suburb for Couples!

Great for

  • Great Public Transport Options!
  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants

Not great for

  • Very windy at times
  • Motorcycle noise

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  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers
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"Awesome!"

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"A beachy feel that's 5 minutes from the city, has everything you need."

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants
  • Great singles bars
  • Great Community

Not great for

  • Very windy at times
  • Motorcycle noise

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  • Singles
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers
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"Position Perfect quality lifestyle"

With Melbourne @5 Million Port Melbounre is truly on of the most undervalued suburbs in Melbourne. The light rail is a dream run into town, or a 10 minute bike ride on excellent specific bike lanes. Bay st shops, the beach and a close sense of community mixed with a sense of privacy and heritage surroundings. A piece of Australian history in the most cosmopolitan city. With a new secondary school opening in 2011 excellent primary schools and gorgeous parklands why would you live anywhere else.
A mix of war veterans, greeek immigrants and young families live side by side with singles. Neighbours looking out for each other.

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AdamS
AdamS

I completely agree Watkins, it's an amazing suburb, and perhaps a little undervalued.

AJ

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"The best place in Melbourne!"

I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We live in Beach Street, right on the beach - no road between us - literally on the sand in one of the Mirvac towers. The only sounds we hear are of the seagulls, the putt-putt of boats and the happy chatter of people strolling along the promenade. Great restaurants and more recently we have the welcome addition of Thomas Dux grocers amongst the Bay St shopping strip. A short light rail ride into town and a great atmosphere in Port whether it's day or night. We went to Hawaii last year and declared that Port Melbourne has much more to offer!

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AdamS
AdamS

Hi wendelle,

I couldn't agree more with your review of Port Melbourne. Before I moved into the area, I was really worried about noise, but it's such a non-issue once you are settled in.

What's your fav restaurant? I'm loving Dundas & Fausett (I think that's how you spell it) in Albert Park on Vic Ave, especially since they did the renovation.

Any suggestions?

PS. Can't wait till summer kicks back in, it's freezing at the moment!

AJ

wendelle
wendelle

Hi AJ,

Dalmatino's in Port is definitely our favourite, but the new City Tiler (the old Gill's nursery building on the corner of Graham & Bay St) is great for a light lunch or just a quick coffee. Both have home-made food and are really good value for money, with good service as well. Try the beef ragout at Dalmatino's, it's only about $22 and is fantastic.
Our other favourite place is the Westin in the city. The Allegro restaurant has a fabulous Sunday lunch with a small jazz band and is $75 a head, including a glass of beer or bubbly. The food just keeps coming and coming, with a buffet cheese and dessert bar. I promise you you'll walk out with a full belly and a smile on your face.

Cheers, wendelle

AdamS
AdamS

Hey wendelle,

I went to Dalmatino's a few months back. I liked it, but I didn't think the menu had much to choose from? I'll have to have another look though, as what we ordered we did really like.

Funny you mention the Westin, I used to live in one of the apartments there. Allegro is fantastic, really great food.

What are your thoughts on the restaurants down by Station Pier? I've only tried Campari and Waterfront. Loved Waterfront, didn't like Campari at all. The service was really bad at Campari, and the food was pretty average as well. But I've only been once, so maybe it was a bad night.

AJ

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"Great place for young couples and singles"

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"An amazing lifestyle by the bay"

One of the most desirable suburbs in Melbourne. It's also has amazing restaurants down by the Spirit of Tasmania docks, as well as along Bay Street. Great in summer, windy in Winter, but well worth the great lifestyle. Great if you can afford it.

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"A recently developed area, perfect for the professional couple"

Port Melbourne, like many other port areas around Australian capital cities, has undergone a major transformation over the last few years. Once an industrial area, the suburb now offers some really great living options quite close to the CBD.

Many modern apartment blocks have been built, offering dense but efficient living with all the mod-cons. This is a great spot for the professional couple, as the apartments are easy to maintain and close to the CBD. A number of cafes, restaurants and bars have popped up in the area, so lifestyle is good here too. Rental prices are on the high side, and reflect the growing popularity of this suburb.

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"Beachside, great feel and close to central Melboure"

Port Melbourne has a great feel and is a great beach suburb. Who would have thought there could be such a great beachside suburb so close to central Melbourne?

Port Melbourne has some great restaurants, and there are more than enough pubs, bars, clubs for those that love the nightlife. For those that love a good Sunday brunch there are plenty of cafe's around.

If you don't want to walk or run along the beach there are a few parks there.

A great palce for the young professionals that love the beachside lifstyle but want easy access to the city.

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"My weekend breakfast getaway, I love it!"

Port Melbourne is one of my fav's because on weekend's I just love going the beach, having a warm cup of coffee with my big brekkie at Zest cafe, and soaking up the amazing atmosphere. I don't currently live in Port Melbourne, but I hope to live there very soon.

One of the best things about Port Melbourne has to be the people. Everyone is so relaxed, so nice and friendly. Everyone on the weekends is just so happy to be there and that's the sort of place I want to live. There is no shortage of cafe's on Bay Street, and the nightlife is just fantastic as well. Great running along the beach, and so close to the city.

The only negatives? A little on the expensive side, but you live right on the beach, so I guess it's completely justified. Looking forward to writing this review as a resident in the next 12 months!

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"Small town living in a resort feel locaiton."

Lived in Port Melbourne for almost 5 years now and I have only great things to say about. I've lived all around Melbourne, Balwyn, Brunswick, Hampton and I have finally found the best place for me.

I love the lifestyle of the beach in Summer and best of all I love the friendly people here. A lot of people think Port Melbourne is a bit snobbish, but I disagree. All the locals here are incredibly friendly, and always have big smiles on their faces.

I wouldn't recommend raising a family here, I think there are better suburbs like Middle Park right next door, but if you are young or perhaps a young couple looking for a nice first apartment, then Port Melbourne would be right up your alley.

The only negatives I would say are the annoying motorcycles that race along Beach Street and Bay Street. But it's a very minor issue.

Enjoy the sun!

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants
  • Great singles bars
  • Great Community

Not great for

  • Very windy at times

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  • Professionals
  • Singles
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"Can't beat the summer months and the friendliest people on earth!"

The three main things that make Port Melbourne one of the best suburbs in all of Melbourne is:

1) Beach - the beach is amazing during the summer months, but I like it even better during the winter months because you can have a nice walk on a Sunday afternoon and then get all warmed up with a nice hot coffee on one the many cafe's on Bay St. Admittedly there are cleaner beaches, but this is right on your doorstep, and it's a beautiful thing to wake up to every morning,

2) The Bars, Pubs and Clubs - I'm a bit younger, so I like to go out and Port Melbourne has everything from The Pier to the Beach Hotel. The Sloaney Poney on Crockford St is a massive favourite of mine as well. Great crowds as well out in Port Melbourne. While you may find a few footballer types (which normally I hate) it's not too bad.

3) The People - are sooooo friendly. There is a wide range of age groups, but generally most are quite social which makes Port Melbourne such a great place. From young singles and starting out families all the way up to retirees, everyone seems like they are on happy juice :) It's a great place to live.

If you are looking for such an energetic place to live, with a view to die for, then go Port Melbourne.

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers
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"Beaches, bars, pubs and restaurants...there's nothing Port Melbourne doesn't have"

Port Melbourne has everything you could ask for in a place to live...bars, beaches, great restaurants and pubs. Shopping on Bay street is fantastic, Waterfront Place has some great amenities with IGA and a fitness gym (that's annoyingly busy on Monday-Wednesdays however), and Beach Street \ Beaconsfield Parade is one of the nicest strolls in all of Victoria on sunny weekend.

Look out though, as Port Melbourne can be quite expensive...but I guess you get what you pay for. If you are lucky enough, you'll have ocean views. My preference is for Rouse Street, or Johnston Street near Pickles Street...but overall you can't really go wrong anywhere in Port Melbourne.

Port Melbourne also suits all types, from young singles who love to party, to large families, to older people who like to take weekend strolls. It's also so close to city, and public transport is very closeby.

Great for

  • Fantastic Beach Lifestyle
  • Good Restaurants
  • Great Community
  • Great singles bars

Not great for

  • Very windy at times

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  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
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"Port Melbourne is one of the best suburbs in Australia"

Port Melbourne has it all. Anyone who has even visited Port Melbourne knows that it is one of the most desired places to live in all of Australia...and the reason is because of the fantastic lifestyle it offers.

In summer, the beach comes to life, and the nightclubs really get fired up. The Pier Hotel, Ocean Blue, Campari restaurant...all are fav's of mine. Bay Street has fantastic shops, and a simple walk along Beach Street on a sunny afternoon and you will be sold...this is the lifestyle everyone wants....and only some can afford. It's quite expensive to live here, but i still think you get value for money. You can get access to some affordable apartments, but forget the penthouse apartments, they all go for 1.5 mil plus.

Overall it's an amazing suburb to live in especially if you are young and single. The only downside is the noise at times from the traffic and the howling wind...but these are minor issues. If you can afford it, move to Port Melbourne.

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