Balaclava vs St Kilda
The verdict
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.59M in St Kilda. Balaclava rates higher for transport (99 vs 93). Balaclava has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Balaclava rates higher (53 vs 23/100 in St Kilda).
Scores
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 |
| Transport | 99 | 93 |
| Education | 93 | 90 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,392 | 19,490 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,026 | $1,779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.8% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 55.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Balaclava High Growth · St Kilda High Growth
Property
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.55M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | $598K | $529K |
| House price YoY | 8.5% | -26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 482 | 1,180 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 705 | 729 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 636 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,461 | 16,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balaclava · St Kilda
Transport
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 59 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 77 |
| Parks | 2 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Balaclava | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,392 | 19,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,830 | 22,544 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,494 | 30,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 3.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balaclava or St Kilda?
Balaclava has the higher residential safety score (Balaclava 53/100 vs St Kilda 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Balaclava or St Kilda?
Balaclava is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.59M.
Which has better public transport, Balaclava or St Kilda?
Balaclava has the higher transport score (Balaclava 99/100 vs St Kilda 93/100).
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