Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Kilda Road Central vs Melbourne.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. St Kilda Road Central edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda Road Central (1134) sits above Melbourne (1107).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 Central edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1107).

Common questionsSt Kilda Road Central vs Melbourne

Common questions

Does St Kilda Road Central or Melbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda Road Central scores 1134 vs 1107 in 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

St Kilda Road Central
Metric
Melbourne

Price & Market

Median house
$440,000
Median unit
$567,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$451/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$451/wk
$383/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$381/wk
Owner occupied
26.0%
Renter occupied
71.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
90
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,482
Population
54,941
37
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1134
Avg ICSEA
1107

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).