Information and fees

Fees and charges

Community hire fees (Not-for-Profit organisations)

Auditorium

Includes 1 meeting room, basic Audio Visual and basic post event clean.

Auditorium hire

Rate type	Monday to Thursday	Friday to Sunday
Daily rate	$1,047.00	$1,350.00
Hourly rate (minimum 4 hours)	$104.70	$135.00

Auditorium bond

Bond type	Rate
Security bond	$1,000.00
Multiday (3 or more days) or High Risk Bond	$5,000.00

Amenity hire

Fee type	Rate
Kitchen	$500.00

Addition fees

Fee type	Monday to Thursday (per hour)	Friday to Sunday (per hour)	Public holiday (per hour)
Duty Officer (minimum 3 hours)	$49.00	$85.00	$100.00

Security

Fee type	Monday to Friday (per hour)	Saturday (per hour)	Sunday (per hour)	Public Holiday (per hour)
Security Guard (minimum 4 hours)*	$60.00	$65.00	$94.00	$118.00
Security Supervisor (minimum 4 hours)**	$62.00	$72.00	$96.00	$120.00

Meeting rooms

Hire includes meeting room, basic audio visual and basic clean post hire.

Off peak times - Monday to Thursday, before 9 am and after 5 pm
Peak times - Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm and Friday to Sunday

Meeting room	Off-peak (per hour)	Peak (per hour)
Nairm	$15.00	$55.00
Port Melbourne	$15.00	$55.00
St Kilda	$15.00	$55.00
Training	$15.00	$55.00
Ngargee	$15.00	$55.00
Gunuwarra	$15.00	$55.00
Council Chamber	$15.00	$55.00

Meeting room bond

Fee type	Rate
Security bond (meeting room only booking)	$100.00

Standard hire fees

Auditorium

Includes 1 meeting room, basic Audio Visual and basic post event clean.

Auditorium hire

Rate type	Monday to Thursday	Friday to Sunday
Daily rate	$2,109.00	$3,400.00
Hourly rate (minimum 4 hours)	$201.00	$340.00

Auditorium bond

Bond type	Rate
Security Bond	$2,000.00
Multiday (3 or more days) or High Risk Bond	$5,000.00

Amenity hire

Fee type	Rate
Kitchen	$500.00

Addition fees

Fee type	Monday to Thursday (per hour)	Friday to Sunday (per hour)	Public holiday (per hour)
Duty Officer (minimum 3 hours)	$49.00	$85.00	$100.00

Security

Fee type	Monday to Friday (per hour)	Saturday (per hour)	Sunday (per hour)	Public Holiday (per hour)
Security Guard (minimum 4 hours)*	$60.00	$65.00	$94.00	$118.00
Security Supervisor (minimum 4 hours)**	$62.00	$72.00	$96.00	$120.00

Meeting rooms

Hire includes meeting room, basic audio visual and basic clean post hire.

Meeting room	Monday to Sunday (per hour)
Nairm	$109.00
Port Melbourne	$109.00
St Kilda	$109.00
Training	$135.00
Ngargee	$135.00
Gunuwarra	$135.00
Council Chamber	$208.00

Meeting room bond

Fee type	Rate
Security bond (meeting room only booking)	$100.00

Please note

All hire fees are inclusive of GST
* A minimum of one (1) security guard is required. Additional guards may be required at the discretion of Council and cannot be replaced by another supplier. Hirer is responsible for all costs associated with provision of security.
** A head security guard will be mandatory for large or complex events evaluated by Council.
Prices increase will apply from 1 July 2026. A card payment fee applies. Amex is not an accepted form 1 July 2026.

St Kilda Town Hall hire charges 2025/26

Community Hire

Community hire is for not-for-profit organisations registered with the ATO including charities and incorporated associations.

The proceeds from the activity (if any) cannot be distributed to individual members/organisers. These groups may attract different fees depending on whether they are based within the City of Port Phillip or not. Evidence of NFP status is required.

Terms and conditions

Conditions of Hire and Use that apply to St Kilda Town Hall, meeting rooms and common areas inclusive in the booking.

Hiring information FAQs

Duty officers
The duty officer is the Council staff representative and the contact on the day of your event.
They act as the emergency warden, provide you with information regarding the venue and ensure the Hall is preserved.
All events require a Council appointed duty officer to be present for all access times including additional set-up and pack-down, with an overlap of 30 minutes per shift for briefing, for the duration of your meeting or event.
The number of duty officers required for your event will be at the sole discretion of Council.
Please be aware that duty officers and security guards are an on charged cost and no profit is made by Council.
Security guards
All events require a minimum of one security guard to be present for the entire access time of the Hall hirer. Additional guards may be required depending on the requirements of your event.
We follow the advice from the Victorian Commission of Gambling and Liquor Regulation with regards to security numbers and alcohol service. The number of additional guards required for the duration of your event will be at the sole discretion of Council.
Security guards will be supplied by Council's preferred supplier and are charged at an hourly rate per guard. Hirers will be responsible for all costs associated with the provision of security.
All security guards are First Aid trained.
The hirer shall have a current Public Liability Insurance policy with a minimum of $20,000,000 cover.
This will indemnify the City of Port Phillip against any liability loss which may arise and any costs, charges or expenses incurred in connection with, but not limited to any:
- damage to the Municipal Hall
- loss or damage to any property or things on or near the Municipal Hall
- death of or injury to a person in or near the Municipal Hall
- breach of any third party's intellectual property rights.
A copy of the Certificate of Currency must be forwarded to Council prior to the hire period.
Council will not be responsible for any loss theft or damage that may:
- occur to the hirers goods or equipment during the hire period
- be suffered by the hirer or any of the persons attending the venue during the hire period as a result of any theft
- occur to any equipment left behind after the hire period.
Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilet facilities located onsite.
Accessible parking and public transport
St Kilda Town Hall has four accessible car park spaces, two on Carlisle Street and two that are off-road in the Brighton Road service lane car park. There is also an underground car park, which is accessible from Carlisle Street. The underground car park is open during business hours and has accessible parking spaces located next to the lift.
Visit Getting Around Port Phillip for accessible transport information.
Hearing loops
Hearing loops are provided in the St Kilda Town Hall and St Kilda Council Chamber. Please encourage attendees of your event to request access as needed.
The following is strictly prohibited, without exemption:
- No smoking on any Council property. This includes inside the municipal hall and the surrounding outside areas.
- Tape, Stickers or like materials are not to be placed on the walls, floors, fixtures or furniture.
- No balloons or other floating devices (Council joined the Zoo’s Victoria pledge to avoid balloons within our venues).
- No smoke/Haze/Fog machines.
- No confetti.
- Flammable items including candles, any open flames and incense of any kind.
- No fireworks, pyrotechnic devices and any like devices.
- Gas cylinders - Portable ovens, stoves, spits or any other portable cooking equipment are not permitted without written approval by Council.
Further details can be found within the Conditions of Hire.

Information and fees

Fees and charges

Community hire fees (Not-for-Profit organisations)

Auditorium

Auditorium hire

Auditorium bond

Amenity hire

Addition fees

Security

Meeting rooms

Meeting room bond

Standard hire fees

Auditorium

Auditorium hire

Auditorium bond

Amenity hire

Addition fees

Security

Meeting rooms

Meeting room bond

Please note

Community Hire

Terms and conditions

Hiring information FAQs

Staffing requirements

Duty officers

Security guards

Public Liability Insurance

Accessibility

Accessible toilets

Accessible parking and public transport

Hearing loops

How late can my event go?

Is there a loading bay?

What parking is available?

Can I leave equipment the day before and pick up day after?

What is not allowed to be brought into the venue, including decorations?