Elwood vs St Kilda South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwood (1117) sits above St Kilda South (1113).
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Elwood and St Kilda South side by side
| Measure | Elwood | St Kilda South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,305,000 | – |
| Median unit | $620,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1095/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $608/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1113 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 100 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 15,153 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| 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
- Elwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1113).
Elwood 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.
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