St Kilda vs St Kilda West
St Kilda (median $1,810,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda West ($2,300,000).
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St Kilda and St Kilda West side by side
| Measure | St Kilda | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,810,000 | $2,300,000 |
| Median unit | $487,500 | $572,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1112 | 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda (1112) sits above St Kilda West (1110).
- For buyers
- St Kilda is the lower entry point at $1,810,000 median, 21% 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
- St Kilda edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1110).
St Kilda vs St Kilda West: common questions
Is St Kilda or St Kilda West cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda has the lower median house price at $1,810,000, roughly 21% below St Kilda West ($2,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Kilda or St Kilda West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda scores 1112 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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