Cronulla vs St Kilda
The verdict
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $3.52M in Cronulla. St Kilda rates higher for education (90 vs 71). St Kilda has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cronulla rates higher (87 vs 23/100 in St Kilda).
Scores
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 93 |
| Education | 71 | 90 |
| Liveability | 88 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,899 | 19,490 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,058 | $1,779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 55.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Growth: Cronulla Stable · St Kilda High Growth
Property
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.52M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $529K |
| House price YoY | 7.1% | -26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 75 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 84 | 1,180 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 106 | 729 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 358 | 636 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,425 | 16,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,125 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cronulla · St Kilda
Transport
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 59 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 77 |
| Parks | 16 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 270 m | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cronulla | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,899 | 19,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,678 | 22,544 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,183 | 30,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 3.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cronulla or St Kilda?
Cronulla has the higher residential safety score (Cronulla 87/100 vs St Kilda 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Cronulla or St Kilda?
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $3.52M.
Which has better schools, Cronulla or St Kilda?
St Kilda has a higher average school ICSEA (Cronulla 1093 vs St Kilda 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cronulla or St Kilda?
Cronulla has the higher transport score (Cronulla 95/100 vs St Kilda 93/100).
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