VIC · Glen Eira Council

St Kilda East, 3183

Est. population · Jun 2025

14,157

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.5%

Median age

34

Median income

$2,020/wk

Employment rate

70.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,701,500

Languages at home

22.8%non-English

Most common: Spanish, Russian, Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

53/100
Average

Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
  • Heritage area
What St Kilda East is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, High desirability, Heritage area

Suburb profile

St Kilda East is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Getting around is straightforward, with buses and trams tying neighbouring communities together.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Desirability lands around average here: softer weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

St Kilda East snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.7M

+5.0% change

Median rent

$550/wk

Population (ERP)

14,157

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

15.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#116

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

50th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

66th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

89th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
53.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1794th in Australia
State rank
406th in VIC
Peer rank
#116 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#274 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$550
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,701,500
Median price change
+5%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

14,157(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 66th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+2.5%
Change in 1 year
+126
Change in 5 years
+342
Growth rank in VIC
66th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,650), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
12,571
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,020
Dwelling vacancy
15.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
984 of 6,497
Median monthly mortgage
$2,128
Employment rate
70.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,046 / 795 / 3,647 (+ 13 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
759
Against the person
127
Against property
482
Rate per 1,000 residents
53.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 99 residents
State safety percentile
50.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage82
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary47
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft59
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle143
  • B49 Other Theft61

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
18
Median school ICSEA (18 schools)
1,119
Median ICSEA percentile
89th
School list
  • Yeshivah CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 362 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 489 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's College MelbourneSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 440 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 135 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Cheder Levi Yitzchok IncCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1053 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 169 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1157 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 3,555 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Michael's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,143 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • The King David SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 592 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Windsor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 125 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alexandra St/Dandenong Rd #36
  • Hornby St/Dandenong Rd #33
  • Lansdowne Rd/Dandenong Rd #37
  • Westbury St/Dandenong Rd #34
  • Williams Rd/Dandenong Rd #35

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

60 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship · 4 playgrounds · 1 dog parks

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life5 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport35 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
34/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.08
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.16
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.4
Food & drink(2)
  • CosteñisimaCafe
  • Dick Whittington TavernPub
Community(10)
  • GlenfernCommunity centre
  • Library
  • Adass Israel School Glen Eira Road CampusSchool

    125-129 Glen Eira Road

  • Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeSchool

    14 Balaclava Road

  • Mount Scopus Memorial College Gandel Besen House CampusSchool

    15-23 Mayfield Street

  • Ripponlea Primary SchoolSchool

    25 Carrington Grove

  • St Mary's College Edmund Rice CampusSchool

    11-37 Westbury Street

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool

    214 Dandenong Road, St Kilda East

  • St Mary's Primary School Specialist CampusSchool
  • Yeshivah CollegeSchool

    92 Hotham Street

Health & services(3)
  • East St Kilda ClinicClinic

    364 Dandenong Road

  • SkindepthClinic

    1 Balaclava Road

  • Masada Private HospitalHospital
Sport & outdoors(12)
  • Alma Park WestDog park
  • Fitness FirstGym

    Alma Road

  • Alma Park EastPark
  • Greenmeadows GardensPark
  • Park
  • Te-Arai ReservePark
  • Playground (3)
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPlayground
  • Alma Park OvalSports field
  • Sports field
Transport(17)

6 bus stops · 11 tram stops

Other(8)
  • LeannaApartment

    87 Alma Road

  • ATM
  • East St Kilda ClinicParking
  • Parking (9)
  • Balaclava Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Holy Trinity St Nicholas - Sakharov HallPlace of worship
  • St Mary's Church East St KildaPlace of worship

    208 Dandenong Road

  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alma Park EastPark
  • Alma Park WestPark
  • Greenmeadows GardensPark
  • Te-Arai ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
5

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Balaclava Presbyterian Church
  • Holy Trinity St Nicholas - Sakharov Hall
  • St Mary's Church East St Kilda

    208 Dandenong Road

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Masada Private Hospital (0.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • East St Kilda ClinicDandenong RoadClinic
  • Masada Private HospitalHospital
  • SkindepthBalaclava RoadClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
318
Participants per 1,000 residents
22.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

112 planning-related records

2021· 39 proposals
  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot affected by a Special Building Overlay
    23 ATTLEY GROVE ST KILDA EAST 3183NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling and front fence.
    3 PRENTICE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    4 ALSTON GROVE ST KILDA EAST 3183NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a verandah to the rear of existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    22 LYNEDOCH AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New Playground (fence, garden, path and play equipment)
    106 HOTHAM STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Withdrawn
  • Construction of playground equipment on land associated with a Section 2 Use (Place of Worship)
    106 HOTHAM STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Open roof pergola, posts for mesh screens along the boundary and a 800mm tall block retaining wall
    56 ALEXANDRA STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Partial demolition at rear of dwelling, with a single story extension to the existing dwelling.
    14 WILGAH STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    3 MYRTLE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land (Lot 28) as a Convenience Restaurant (abutting a Road Zone Category 1 - Dandenong Road) in a General Residential Zone (Schedule 1). Maximum number of patrons: 50 Operating hours: Sunday to Saturday 4.30am to 5.30pm
    252B DANDENONG ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Demolition of an existing toilet block within a Heritage Overlay
    150-200 DANDENONG ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a front fence and car port on a lot less than 500sqm in a General Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay. Amended to the following; - revised dwelling floor plan - revised front fence and vehicle gate - revised carport
    1 CARDIGAN STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • May 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision PS828879H SPEAR REF: S175979J
    12 Dean AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a two storey building (above basement car park) comprising of two (2) dwellings
    9B LYNEDOCH AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed carport over existing concrete carspace at rear of dwelling
    68 ALEXANDRA STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Demolition and Construction of front fence within a Heritage Overlay
    33 Godfrey AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) lot subdivision PS848906U Spear Ref; S173744T
    38 LANSDOWNE ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot of less than 500 square metres in the General Residential Zone
    3 Leslie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Twelve (12) lot subdivision PS900694U SPEAR REF: S174416V
    386 Inkerman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2021

  • construct two three storey dwellings on a lot, including third level decks (one dwelling facing Prentice Street, one dwelling facing Leslie Street) Amended to allow the following: - Reduction of one parking space to each dwelling (two total) - Change to front fence - Increased parapet height at first floor - Increased stairwell height Townhouse 2 - Extension to rooftop enclosed area - Materiality changes - Screening and balustrade changes
    7 PRENTICE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Two (2) lot subdivision PS849390Y SPEAR REF: S174205B
    7 Prentice StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres on land affected by the Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    10 Godfrey AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a two-storey building at the Glen Eira Road frontage of the site, a two-storey addition to the existing sports centre, the construction of a flag tower on land affected by the Special Building Overlay and use and development of car parks to be used in conjunction with the existing education centre.
    217 Glen Eira RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition of the existing buildings; buildings and works comprising a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling including a pergola (lot 2); a first-floor store room atop the existing garage (lot 4) an associated balcony constructed on common property on lots less than 300sqm in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and the Heritage Overlay Amended to allowed the following: - Existing kitchen window on the southern facade to be removed and brick infill to be constructed
    24 Hammerdale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of front and back door of apartment.
    11/205 ALMA ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a 1.8m high front fence on a lot less than 300sqm
    44 Empress RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square meters on land in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay
    167 ALMA ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Shop front signage
    270 Inkerman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of a crossover on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    429 INKERMAN ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183No permit required
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling
    6 TALBOT AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Lapsed
  • Demolition of a chimney and its associated works related to an existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay
    77 Alexandra StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a four storey building comprising nine (9) dwellings and a basement car parking level
    12 CARDIGAN STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    2 Balmoral CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • February 2021

  • Alterations and additions at ground level to rear of single storey dwelling. Amended to allow the following: - Removal of one window and replacement with two windows in the south elevation; - Increase the size of the deck (retrospective approval); - Deletion of a car space (retrospective approval; and - Alterations to the rear boundary fence, including the removal of the existing roller door and replacement with paling fence and trellis.
    16 LESLIE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a three (3) storey building containing up to 10 dwellings, associated basement car parking and alteration to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    80 Hotham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    1 Melby AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of the registered restrictive covenant from the land known as Lot 1 TP114659R in Certificate of Title Vol 09708 Folio 146 and contained in Instrument of Transfer Number 0719068
    19 Denman AvenueRefusal issued by a delegate
  • January 2021

  • Construct six (6) dwellings on a lot in a two and three-storey building with an associated basement car park.
    7 Hughenden RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To develop and use the land for the purpose of construction of a third level to add two new dwellings (from 4 - 6) with associated alterations to an existing two level apartment block and associated waiver of one visitor car space with the following amendments: - Amended car parking layout and crossover - Additional new stair up to ground floor lobby
    44 Lansdowne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal
  • December 2020

  • demolition and construction of a fence
    352 Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • FORMER ARDOCH EDUCATIONAL CENTRENH0969
  • GLENFERNNH0136
  • ORNAMENTAL TRAMWAY OVERHEAD POLESNH1023
  • ST KILDA CEMETERYNH1081
  • ST MARYS CHURCHNH0750

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Macnamara
Member of Parliament
Josh BURNS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,579
Turnout (2025)
89.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).

Coalition 28.1%Labor 71.9%

10.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.5 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • RipponleaLabor 74.1% · Coalition 25.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • St Kilda NorthLabor 76.7% · Coalition 23.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • BalaclavaLabor 75.8% · Coalition 24.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Caulfield NorthLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • St KildaLabor 81.6% · Coalition 18.4% TPP (2025)1.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Glen Eira Council

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