Overall score
Middle Park
61.3/100
St Kilda
71.8/100
Middle Park vs St Kilda, VIC suburb comparison
Middle Park for retirees and investment; St Kilda for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Middle ParkSt Kilda
Crime rate
Middle Park
78.3 / 1k
St Kilda
175.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middle Park
110
St Kilda
526
Population
Middle Park
4,000
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadMiddle Park 2St Kilda 81 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 retireesMiddle Park
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda
- Best for investmentMiddle Park
- 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 | Middle Park | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.6/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.3 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 96 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 110 | 526 |
| Planning activity | 122 | 217 |
| Population | 4,000 | 19,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Middle Park is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and St Kilda is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Middle Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas St Kilda is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Choose Middle Park if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward St Kilda for people chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers.