Side by sideSuburb comparison

Elwood vs St Kilda South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Elwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwood (1117) sits above St Kilda South (1113).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Elwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1113).

Common questionsElwood vs St Kilda South

Common questions

Does Elwood or St Kilda South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elwood scores 1117 vs 1113 in St Kilda South. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Elwood
Metric
St Kilda South

Price & Market

$2,305,000
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$595/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$381/wk
$415/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$324/wk
47.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
100
Bike score
100
15,153
Population
22,438
38
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1117
Avg ICSEA
1113

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).