South Melbourne vs St Kilda Road Melbourne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda Road Melbourne (1134) sits above South Melbourne (1124).
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South Melbourne and St Kilda Road Melbourne side by side
| Measure | South Melbourne | St Kilda Road Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,760,000 | – |
| Median unit | $587,500 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1124 | 1134 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 90 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 11,548 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| 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
- 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 1124).
South Melbourne vs St Kilda Road Melbourne: common questions
Does South 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 1124 in South 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.
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