City of Glen Eira
St Kilda East
St Kilda East at a glance
Median house
$1,520,000
Median unit
$615,000
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
12.6k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about St Kilda East.
St Kilda East (3183) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,520,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
St Kilda East has roughly 12,571 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
St Kilda East scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Kilda East's population at 12,571, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12,571
Median age
34
Family households
51%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,520,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $615,000, roughly 60% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $304,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,520,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $615,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$396/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$396/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$1,520,000
$615,000
12,571
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.35% (median rent $396/wk against a $1,520,000 price tag). Units yield 3.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.35%
Based on $1,520,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.35%
Based on $615,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202649%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
691
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
70
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in St Kilda East.
Local schools for St Kilda East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Windsor Primary School
St Kilda Primary School
Ripponlea Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About St Kilda East.
- What is the median house price in St Kilda East?
- The median house price in St Kilda East, VIC 3183 is $1,520,000. The median unit price is $615,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the St Kilda East postcode?
- St Kilda East is in the 3183 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in St Kilda East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $396, for units it's $396.
- What schools are in St Kilda East?
- There are 20 schools serving St Kilda East on this page, including St Mary's School, St Mary's College Melbourne, Yeshivah College.
- How walkable is St Kilda East?
- St Kilda East has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near St Kilda East?
- St Kilda East is close to Prahran East, Prahran, Balaclava, Windsor, St Kilda.
- What is the population of St Kilda East?
- St Kilda East has approximately 12,571 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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