Burton vs St Kilda
The verdict
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $717K in Burton. Burton rates higher for liveability (44 vs 6). St Kilda is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 5.7 km).
Scores
BurtonSt Kilda
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 20 |
| Transport | 51 | 27 |
| Education | 34 | 27 |
| Liveability | 44 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,519 | 88 |
| Median age | 33 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $697 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 8.1% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 1.6 |
Growth: Burton Stable · St Kilda —
Property
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $717K | $605K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $485 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 2,273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 337 | 3,409 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,323 | 26,136 |
St Kilda is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | Data not available |
Transport
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Burton | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Burton | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,519 | 88 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,572 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 7,102 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Burton or St Kilda?
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $717K.
Which has better public transport, Burton or St Kilda?
Burton has the higher transport score (Burton 51/100 vs St Kilda 27/100).
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