Melbourne vs St Kilda Road Melbourne

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda Road Melbourne (1134) sits above Melbourne (1107).

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Melbourne and St Kilda Road Melbourne side by side

MeasureMelbourneSt Kilda Road Melbourne
Price and market
Median house$440,000–
Median unit$567,500–
Renting
Owner occupied26.0%–
Renter occupied71.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11071134
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score090
Bike score100100
Population54,941–
Median age29–
Climate
Annual rainfall625 mm625 mm
Mean max, January26.6°C26.6°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 Road Melbourne edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1107).

Melbourne vs St Kilda Road Melbourne: common questions

Does Melbourne or St Kilda Road Melbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda Road Melbourne scores 1134 vs 1107 in Melbourne. 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.