Elsternwick vs St Kilda East
The verdict
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.17M in Elsternwick. Elsternwick rates higher for transport (100 vs 92). Elsternwick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 33 min).
Scores
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 |
| Transport | 100 | 92 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,887 | 12,571 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,209 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.9% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Elsternwick Moderate Growth · St Kilda East Moderate Growth
Property
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $661K | $605K |
| House price YoY | -32.2% | 29.1% |
| 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
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 514 | 445 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 331 | 358 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 175 | 263 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,897 | 4,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elsternwick · St Kilda East
Transport
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 13 | 12 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.9 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Elsternwick | St Kilda East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,887 | 12,571 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,608 | 13,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,230 | 15,276 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elsternwick or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has the higher residential safety score (Elsternwick 67/100 vs St Kilda East 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Elsternwick or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.17M.
Which has better schools, Elsternwick or St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has a higher average school ICSEA (Elsternwick 1098 vs St Kilda East 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elsternwick or St Kilda East?
Elsternwick has the higher transport score (Elsternwick 100/100 vs St Kilda East 92/100).
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