Brighton Road vs St Kilda East
Brighton Road 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 Brighton Road (1111).
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Brighton Road and St Kilda East side by side
| Measure | Brighton Road | St Kilda East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | – | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 90 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 12,571 |
| Median age | – | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1111).
Brighton Road vs St Kilda East: common questions
Does Brighton Road or St Kilda East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda East scores 1116 vs 1111 in Brighton Road. 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, Brighton Road or St Kilda East?
Brighton Road 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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