Side by sideSuburb comparison

St Kilda South vs St Kilda West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda South (1113) sits above St Kilda West (1110).

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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1110).

Common questionsSt Kilda South vs St Kilda West

Common questions

Does St Kilda South or St Kilda West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda South scores 1113 vs 1110 in St Kilda West. 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 South
Metric
St Kilda West

Price & Market

Median house
$2,300,000
Median unit
$572,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$381/wk
$324/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied
51.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
Transit score
100
Bike score
22,438
Population
2,951
37
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1113
Avg ICSEA
1110

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).