St Kilda East vs St Kilda
St Kilda East (median $1,520,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda ($1,810,000).
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St Kilda East and St Kilda side by side
| Measure | St Kilda East | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,520,000 | $1,810,000 |
| Median unit | $615,000 | $487,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $950/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1116 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 60 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,571 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 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 (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda East (1116) sits above St Kilda (1112).
- For buyers
- St Kilda East is the lower entry point at $1,520,000 median, 16% 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
- St Kilda East edges out on average school ICSEA (1116 vs 1112).
St Kilda East vs St Kilda: common questions
Is St Kilda East or St Kilda cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda East has the lower median house price at $1,520,000, roughly 16% below St Kilda ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda East or St Kilda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda East scores 1116 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, St Kilda East or St Kilda?
St Kilda 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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