Balaclava vs St Kilda West, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balaclava | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.6/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 166.9 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 76 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 40 |
| Population | 5,392 | 2,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSt Kilda West
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda West
- Best for investmentBalaclava
- Best for best valueBalaclava
- Best for best schoolsBalaclava
Comparison summary
Balaclava (Vic.) and St Kilda West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balaclava (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balaclava (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Balaclava (Vic.); Crime rate favours St Kilda West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → St Kilda West, Beach lifestyle → St Kilda West, Investment → Balaclava (Vic.), Best value → Balaclava (Vic.).