St Kilda vs Direk.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $512,000 and $785,000. St Kilda edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Kilda (median $512,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Direk ($785,000).
St Kilda scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda (961) sits above Direk (924).
For buyers
St Kilda is the lower entry point at $512,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
St Kilda offers the higher gross rental yield (4.93% vs 3.58%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
St Kilda edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 924). Direk also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 34%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is St Kilda or Direk cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda has the lower median house price at $512,000, roughly 35% below Direk ($785,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda or Direk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda scores 961 vs 924 in Direk. 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 or Direk?
St Kilda scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Kilda or Direk?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in St Kilda vs 3.58% in Direk. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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).
Compare St Kilda against another suburb