Bolivar vs St Kilda
The verdict
Bolivar rates higher for liveability (25 vs 6). St Kilda is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.5 km).
Scores
BolivarSt Kilda
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 20 |
| Transport | 28 | 27 |
| Education | 26 | 27 |
| Liveability | 25 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 357 | 88 |
| Median age | 61 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $756 | $697 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Growth: Bolivar Stable · St Kilda —
Property
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $605K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $485 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 2,273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,521 | 3,409 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 60,784 | 26,136 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolivar · St Kilda
Transport
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bolivar | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 357 | 88 |
| Estimated 2025 | 367 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 383 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bolivar or St Kilda?
Bolivar has the higher transport score (Bolivar 28/100 vs St Kilda 27/100).
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