Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
St Kilda
71.8/100
Bondi Beach vs St Kilda suburb comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Bondi Beach for retirees and families; St Kilda for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachSt Kilda
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
St Kilda
175.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
581
St Kilda
526
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadBondi Beach 4St Kilda 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBondi Beach
- Best for familiesBondi Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda
- Best for investmentSt Kilda
- Best for best valueSt Kilda
- Best for best schoolsSt Kilda
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bondi Beach | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 526 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 217 |
| Population | 11,513 | 19,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bondi Beach (NSW) is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while St Kilda (VIC) is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Bondi Beach pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas St Kilda is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Bondi Beach if you are weighing retirees; lean toward St Kilda for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.