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St Kilda

VIC 3182 · Port Phillip

19,490 (2021)22,544 est. (2025) · High Growth

94
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

19,490
Population
$1.59M
Median house (2024)
23
Safety score
93
Transport score

St Kilda is a high growth suburb in Port Phillip, VIC 3182, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. St Kilda has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.

5.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
840 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
310 m
To nearest station

Demographics

19,490
Population
36
Median age
1.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,779
vs NSW median-3.8%
Bachelor degree or higher58.6%
Born in Australia55.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse572 / 8,192 / 1,130

Top countries of birth: England (5.53%), New Zealand (3.25%), Ireland (2.48%), India (2.39%), USA (1.28%)

Top languages: Spanish (2.63%), French (1.36%), Mandarin (1.32%), Italian (1.23%), Russian (1.2%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.59M-26.4%
Median house (2024)
$529K-16.0%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

23
Residential

Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

230
Break & enter dwelling1,180/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
142
Motor vehicle theft729/100k
124
Domestic assault636/100k
23
Robbery118/100k
266
Non-domestic assault1,365/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 3,260 (all categories, latest year)16,727 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

288
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1119 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Michael's Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1162
  • St Kilda Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
  • St Kilda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
  • Cheder Levi Yitzchok IncCombined · IndependentICSEA 1043

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Wesley College - St Kilda Road Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 1.1km
  • Yesodei HaTorah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1104
  • Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1055
  • St Mary’s College Melbourne - Edmund Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1088
  • St Mary's School - Campus 2Primary · Catholic · 1.4km
  • St Mary’s College Melbourne - Presentation CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1119
  • Victorian College For The DeafCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 998
  • Hester Hornbrook Academy - Prahran CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
  • Prahran High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1084
  • Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1169
  • Yeshivah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1073

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

93
59Light rail
35Bus
CBD commute (est.)29 min (bus)
Nearest train stationArgyle St/St Kilda Rd #33 (310 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

244 in suburbSupermarkets
14877 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5224 in suburbParks
339 in suburbPlaygrounds
5411 in suburbPools
265 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
200 in suburbGPs
223 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
71 in suburbLibraries
28843 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachSt Kilda Beach (820 m)
Nearest hospitalAlfred Hospital (1.9 km)
Nearest vet830 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (24.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

61

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

26
Gyms
12
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
288
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

40

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

52
Parks
2
Nature reserves
68
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

64

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

9
Theatres
4
Cinemas
2
Museums
16
Galleries
7
Libraries
1
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

69

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

17
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
5
Clubs RSL/Leagues
48
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.13

Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

28

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

6
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.56

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.71%
Projected population 204130,702
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about St Kilda

Is St Kilda safe?

St Kilda has a residential safety score of 23/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 16,727 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in St Kilda?

In St Kilda, the .

How far is St Kilda from Melbourne CBD?

St Kilda is about 5.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in St Kilda?

St Kilda has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in St Kilda?

St Kilda has a transport score of 93/100 and 35 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.