Ripponlea 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 | Ripponlea | St Kilda West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.5/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.2/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.6 / 1k | 97.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 10 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 70 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 40 |
| Population | 1,532 | 2,951 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRipponlea
- Best for familiesRipponlea
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda West
- Best for investmentRipponlea
Comparison summary
Ripponlea and St Kilda West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ripponlea leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ripponlea; Housing (desirability) favours St Kilda West; Crime rate favours Ripponlea. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ripponlea, Families → Ripponlea, Beach lifestyle → St Kilda West, Investment → Ripponlea.