South Melbourne vs St Kilda Road Melbourne.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. St Kilda Road Melbourne edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda Road Melbourne (1134) sits above South Melbourne (1124).
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).
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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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