Direk vs St Kilda
St Kilda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda (961) sits above Direk (924).
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Direk and St Kilda side by side
| Measure | Direk | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | $325/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 924 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 913 | 88 |
| Median age | 28 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 413 mm | 409 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.3°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 924). Direk also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 34%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Direk vs St Kilda: common questions
Does Direk or St Kilda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda scores 961 vs 924 in Direk. 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, Direk or St Kilda?
St Kilda scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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