St Kilda vs Balaclava
Balaclava (median $1,150,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda ($1,810,000).
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St Kilda and Balaclava side by side
| Measure | St Kilda | Balaclava |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median unit | $487,500 | $576,300 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 1114 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 100 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 625 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Balaclava (1114) sits above St Kilda (1112).
- For buyers
- Balaclava is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Balaclava edges out on average school ICSEA (1114 vs 1112).
St Kilda vs Balaclava: common questions
Is St Kilda or Balaclava cheaper to buy in?
Balaclava has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 36% below St Kilda ($1,810,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda or Balaclava have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Balaclava scores 1114 vs 1112 in St Kilda. 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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