St Kilda South at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
22.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about St Kilda South.
The postcode for St Kilda South is 3182 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
St Kilda South (3182) sits in the Port Phillip region of Victoria.
St Kilda South has roughly 22,438 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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 South scores 100/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Kilda South's population at 22,438, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
22,438
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
22,438
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
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 South.
Local schools for St Kilda South
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Government School Catchment
St Kilda Primary School
St Kilda Park Primary School
Elwood College
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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 South.
- What is the St Kilda South postcode?
- St Kilda South is in the 3182 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- Where is St Kilda South?
- St Kilda South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3182. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in St Kilda South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in St Kilda South?
- There are 20 schools serving St Kilda South on this page, including Yesodei HaTorah College, St Kilda Primary School, St Kilda Park Primary School.
- How walkable is St Kilda South?
- St Kilda South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near St Kilda South?
- St Kilda South is close to St Kilda, St Kilda West, Elwood, Balaclava, Brighton Road.
- What is the population of St Kilda South?
- The population of St Kilda South is approximately 22,438 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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