Elwood vs St Kilda
The verdict
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.41M in Elwood. St Kilda has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Elwood rates higher (63 vs 23/100 in St Kilda).
Scores
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 |
| Transport | 94 | 93 |
| Education | 93 | 90 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,153 | 19,490 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $1,779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.8% | 58.6% |
| Born in Australia | 67.5% | 55.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.7 |
Growth: Elwood High Growth · St Kilda High Growth
Property
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.41M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | $671K | $529K |
| House price YoY | 26.1% | -26.4% |
| 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
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 554 | 1,180 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 416 | 729 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 636 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,339 | 16,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,119 | 1,118 |
Transport
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 5 | 59 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 77 |
| Parks | 11 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 710 m | 840 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 990 m | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Elwood | St Kilda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,153 | 19,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,185 | 22,544 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,870 | 30,702 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 3.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elwood or St Kilda?
Elwood has the higher residential safety score (Elwood 63/100 vs St Kilda 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Elwood or St Kilda?
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.41M.
Which has better schools, Elwood or St Kilda?
Elwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Elwood 1119 vs St Kilda 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elwood or St Kilda?
Elwood has the higher transport score (Elwood 94/100 vs St Kilda 93/100).
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