Bondi vs St Kilda
The verdict
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $5.00M in Bondi. St Kilda rates higher for transport (93 vs 84). On the separate residential safety score, Bondi rates higher (69 vs 23/100 in St Kilda).
Scores
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 84 | 93 |
| Education | 92 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,411 | 19,490 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,546 | $1,779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.9% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.7% | 55.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Growth: Bondi Stable · St Kilda High Growth
Property
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.00M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | $1.45M | $529K |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | -26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 1,180 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 729 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 636 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,860 | 16,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | 1,118 |
Transport
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 59 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 310 m |
Liveability
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 77 |
| Parks | 1 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 890 m | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.8 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 920 m | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,411 | 19,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,816 | 22,544 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,782 | 30,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 3.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi or St Kilda?
Bondi has the higher residential safety score (Bondi 69/100 vs St Kilda 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi or St Kilda?
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $5.00M.
Which has better schools, Bondi or St Kilda?
Bondi has a higher average school ICSEA (Bondi 1153 vs St Kilda 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bondi or St Kilda?
St Kilda has the higher transport score (Bondi 84/100 vs St Kilda 93/100).
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