St Kilda vs St Kilda West
The verdict
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.80M in St Kilda West. St Kilda West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, St Kilda West rates higher (30 vs 23/100 in St Kilda).
Scores
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 93 | 91 |
| Education | 90 | 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
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,490 | 2,951 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,779 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 66.9% |
| Born in Australia | 55.0% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.9 |
Growth: St Kilda High Growth · St Kilda West High Growth
Property
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $2.80M |
| Median unit price | $529K | $561K |
| House price YoY | -26.4% | -35.9% |
| 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
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,180 | 881 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 729 | 779 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 636 | 237 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,727 | 8,675 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,118 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: St Kilda · St Kilda West
Transport
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 59 | 6 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 70 m |
Liveability
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 77 | 3 |
| Parks | 24 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.8 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 390 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| St Kilda | St Kilda West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,490 | 2,951 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,544 | 3,413 |
| Projected 2041 | 30,702 | 4,649 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.71% | 3.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Kilda or St Kilda West?
St Kilda West has the higher residential safety score (St Kilda 23/100 vs St Kilda West 30/100).
Which is more affordable, St Kilda or St Kilda West?
St Kilda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.80M.
Which has better public transport, St Kilda or St Kilda West?
St Kilda has the higher transport score (St Kilda 93/100 vs St Kilda West 91/100).
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