Balaclava vs St Kilda East
Balaclava (median $1,150,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda East ($1,520,000).
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Balaclava and St Kilda East side by side
| Measure | Balaclava | St Kilda East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | $576,300 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1114 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 12,571 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Balaclava scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda East (1116) sits above Balaclava (1114).
- For buyers
- Balaclava is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- St Kilda East edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1114).
Balaclava vs St Kilda East: common questions
Is Balaclava or St Kilda East cheaper to buy in?
Balaclava has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 24% below St Kilda East ($1,520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Balaclava or St Kilda East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda East scores 1116 vs 1114 in Balaclava. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Balaclava or St Kilda East?
Balaclava scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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