St Kilda vs Waterloo Corner

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda (961) sits above Waterloo Corner (948). Waterloo Corner skews owner-occupied (83%), St Kilda runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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St Kilda and Waterloo Corner side by side

MeasureSt KildaWaterloo Corner
Renting
House rent$310/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$485/wk$225/wk
Owner occupied62.0%83.0%
Renter occupied40.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA961948
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22
Transit score00
Bike score1575
Population881,103
Median age5758
Climate
Annual rainfall409 mm416 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C30.5°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

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 948). Waterloo Corner also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 34%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

St Kilda vs Waterloo Corner: common questions

Does St Kilda or Waterloo Corner have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda scores 961 vs 948 in Waterloo Corner. 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.