Waterloo Corner vs St Kilda
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving St Kilda (961) sits above Waterloo Corner (948). Waterloo Corner skews owner-occupied (83%), St Kilda runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Waterloo Corner and St Kilda side by side
| Measure | Waterloo Corner | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $310/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 15 |
| Population | 1,103 | 88 |
| Median age | 58 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 409 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 948). Waterloo Corner also has a higher family-household share (67% vs 34%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waterloo Corner vs St Kilda: common questions
Does Waterloo Corner or St Kilda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), St Kilda scores 961 vs 948 in Waterloo Corner. 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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