Ripponlea vs St Kilda East
St Kilda East (median $1,520,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Ripponlea ($1,870,000).
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Ripponlea and St Kilda East side by side
| Measure | Ripponlea | St Kilda East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,870,000 | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | $476,300 | $615,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 49.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1116 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 70 |
| Transit score | 100 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,532 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| 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
Ripponlea scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 70/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- St Kilda East is the lower entry point at $1,520,000 median, 19% 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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Ripponlea vs St Kilda East: common questions
Is Ripponlea or St Kilda East cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda East has the lower median house price at $1,520,000, roughly 19% below Ripponlea ($1,870,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Ripponlea or St Kilda East?
Ripponlea scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. 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.
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