Hudson, Wentworth

Hudson, formerly named St Kilda West, is a small suburb of inner-eastern Wentworth, in the Borough of Southwark. It sits on the northern bank of the Swan River.

The suburb consists mainly of medium density housing with some commercial developments in the north.

History
Hudson is named after Joseph Hudson, a settler who owned land in the area. Formerly considered a western extension of St Kilda, Hudson was declared a suburb in its own right in 1985 following a petition by local residents.

Commercial area
The main commercial area is located around the intersection of Dellbourne Avenue and Edmund Street. A smaller group of shops exists on Glenfield Street around Hudson SLR station. Most Hudson residents go to neighbouring Docklands for shopping.

Transport
Hudson is well-served by public transport. Hudson LRT station is on the Docklands Line of the Wentworth Light Rail Transit. The suburb is served by Marina Bay station on the Wentworth Metro network.