St Kilda South vs St Kilda West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda South (1113) sits above St Kilda West (1110).
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St Kilda South and St Kilda West side by side
| Measure | St Kilda South | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,300,000 |
| Median unit | – | $572,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1113 | 1110 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | – |
| Transit score | 100 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 2,951 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 578 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1113 vs 1110).
St 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.
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