Middle Park vs St Kilda
St Kilda (median $1,810,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Middle Park ($2,352,500).
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Middle Park and St Kilda side by side
| Measure | Middle Park | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,352,500 | $1,810,000 |
| Median unit | $953,800 | $487,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | $643/wk | $630/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1120 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 100 |
| Transit score | 90 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 578 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°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
St Kilda scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middle Park (1120) sits above St Kilda (1112).
- For buyers
- St Kilda is the lower entry point at $1,810,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- St Kilda offers the higher gross rental yield (2.73% vs 2.54%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Middle Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1120 vs 1112).
Middle Park vs St Kilda: common questions
Is Middle Park or St Kilda cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda has the lower median house price at $1,810,000, roughly 23% below Middle Park ($2,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Middle Park or St Kilda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middle Park scores 1120 vs 1112 in St Kilda. 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, Middle Park or St Kilda?
St Kilda scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Middle Park or St Kilda?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.73% in St Kilda vs 2.54% in Middle Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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