Elwood 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 | Elwood | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.1/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.9/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.7 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 213 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 243 | 40 |
| Population | 15,153 | 2,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Elwood and St Kilda West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Elwood leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Elwood; Housing (desirability) favours Elwood; Crime rate favours Elwood. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Elwood, Families → Elwood, Beach lifestyle → Elwood, Investment → Elwood.