St Kilda
VIC 3182 · Port Phillip
19,490 (2021) → 22,544 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3182 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1180
- St Kilda Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
- St Kilda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1126
- Cheder Levi Yitzchok IncCombined · IndependentICSEA 1053
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wesley College - St Kilda Road Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 1.1km
- Yesodei HaTorah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1112
- St Mary’s College Melbourne - Edmund Rice CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1093
- St Mary's School - Campus 2Primary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1049
- St Mary’s College Melbourne - Presentation CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1111
- Victorian College For The DeafCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 978
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - Prahran CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- Prahran High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1080
- Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1172
- Yeshivah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: 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 1125 (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.