Overall score
Brighton
63.5/100
St Kilda
59.6/100
Brighton vs St Kilda, VIC Suburb Comparison
Brighton for value; St Kilda for families and beach lifestyle.
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
590
St Kilda
543
Population
Brighton
23,252
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadBrighton 5St Kilda 53 tiedacross 13 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 | 63.5/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.1/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.2 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 162 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 543 |
| Planning activity | 303 | 217 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas St Kilda is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Brighton if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward St Kilda for people chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.