Overall score
Manly
66.1/100
St Kilda
59.6/100
Manly vs St Kilda Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Manly for families and value; St Kilda for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ManlySt Kilda
Crime rate
Manly
76.2 / 1k
St Kilda
175.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Manly
805
St Kilda
543
Population
Manly
16,296
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadManly 6St Kilda 43 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 | Manly | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.9/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.2 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 805 | 543 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 217 |
| Green cover | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| Population | 16,296 | 19,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Manly is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, whereas St Kilda is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Manly tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while St Kilda stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Manly the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer St Kilda.
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.