Overall score
Brighton
73.6/100
St Kilda
71.8/100
Brighton vs St Kilda, VIC suburb comparison
Brighton for retirees and families; St Kilda for beach lifestyle and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrightonSt Kilda
Crime rate
Brighton
60.2 / 1k
St Kilda
175.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brighton
559
St Kilda
526
Population
Brighton
23,252
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadBrighton 6St Kilda 32 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Brighton | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73.6/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.7/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 162 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 559 | 526 |
| Planning activity | 303 | 217 |
| Population | 23,252 | 19,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brighton is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and St Kilda is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Brighton pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas St Kilda is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Brighton if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward St Kilda for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.