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Middle Park vs St Kilda West

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Middle ParkSt Kilda West
Active383
Safety4431
Wealth9743
Value4169
Parks3774
Cafés7872
Transit9295
Green space1672
Active & healthy4654
Schools nearby (OSM)5720
Median rent$602/wk $385/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,940,000$2,950,000
House sales this quarter157
Population4,0002,951
Full profile Middle Park in full St Kilda West in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Middle Park safer than St Kilda West?

Middle Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Middle Park or St Kilda West?

Middle Park has the lower median house price of the two ($2,940,000 vs $2,950,000).

Should I live in Middle Park or St Kilda West?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Middle Park or St Kilda West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →