Elwood vs St Kilda West
St Kilda West (median $2,300,000) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Elwood ($2,305,000).
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Elwood and St Kilda West side by side
| Measure | Elwood | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,305,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Median unit | $620,000 | $572,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1095/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $608/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1110 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Population | 15,153 | 2,951 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 578 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elwood (1117) sits above St Kilda West (1110).
- For buyers
- St Kilda West is the lower entry point at $2,300,000 median, 0% 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
- Elwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1110).
Elwood vs St Kilda West: common questions
Is Elwood or St Kilda West cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda West has the lower median house price at $2,300,000, roughly 0% below Elwood ($2,305,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Elwood or St Kilda West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elwood scores 1117 vs 1110 in St Kilda West. 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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