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St Kilda vs St Kilda West

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. St Kilda scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

St KildaSt Kilda West
Active593
Safety831
Wealth2643
Value3769
Parks6074
Cafés8772
Transit9095
Green space6072
Active & healthy6654
Schools nearby (OSM)4820
Median rent$381/wk $385/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,750,000$2,950,000
House sales this quarter197
Population19,4902,951
Full profile St Kilda 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 St Kilda safer than St Kilda West?

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

Which is cheaper, St Kilda or St Kilda West?

St Kilda has the lower median house price of the two ($1,750,000 vs $2,950,000).

Should I live in St Kilda or St Kilda West?

St Kilda scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for St Kilda or St Kilda West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →