St Kilda West vs St Kilda.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,300,000 and $1,810,000. St Kilda edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
St Kilda (median $1,810,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than St Kilda West ($2,300,000).
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, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
St Kilda offers the higher gross rental yield (1.61% vs 0.86%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
St Kilda edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1110).
Common questions
Is St Kilda West or St Kilda cheaper to buy in?
St Kilda has the lower median house price at $1,810,000, roughly 27% 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 West or St Kilda 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Kilda West or St Kilda?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.61% in St Kilda vs 0.86% in St Kilda West. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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