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VIC · Port Phillip Council

St Kilda West, 3182

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,312

Growth (1 yr)

+2.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.2%

Median age

40

Median income

$1,983/wk

Employment rate

68.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$2,950,000

Languages at home

17.6%non-English

Most common: Hindi, Greek, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

46.5/100
Average

Top 43% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Coastal
  • Education hub
  • Green suburb
  • Heritage area
What St Kilda West is known for: Excellent transport, Coastal, Education hub, Green suburb, Heritage area

Suburb profile

St Kilda West is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses and trams still link the suburb further afield.

Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar coastal suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

St Kilda West snapshot

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

Median house price

$2.95M

-20% change

Median rent

$698/wk

Population (ERP)

3,312

+2.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

20.3%

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

#23

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

90th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

92nd

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
46.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 43% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2653rd in Australia
State rank
546th in VIC
Peer rank
#23 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#64 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$698
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$2,950,000
Median price change
-20.3%

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

3,312(June 2025)

+2.2% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 90th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.2%
5-year growth
+4.2%
Change in 1 year
+72
Change in 5 years
+132
Growth rank in VIC
90th 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 (~3,550), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,951
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,983
Dwelling vacancy
20.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
359 of 1,768
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
68.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
118 / 283 / 1,005 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian 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)
288
Against the person
26
Against property
207
Rate per 1,000 residents
87
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
71.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage25
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary21
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft31
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle59
  • B49 Other Theft30

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,134
Median ICSEA percentile
92th
School list
  • St Kilda Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 314 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Victorian College For The DeafSpecial · Government · ICSEA 978 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 61 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1172 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 3,181 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Middle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Cheder Levi Yitzchok IncCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1053 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 169 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • St Michael's Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,143 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Prahran High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 564 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Kilda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 437 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

10 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Deakin St/Park St #141
  • Fraser St/Light Rail #131
  • Fraser St/Park St #140
  • Mary St/Park St #142
  • Mary St/Park St #142

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 5 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
23/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.68
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.36
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.69
Food & drink(4)
  • Cowderoy's DairyCafe

    14 Cowderoy Street

  • Frankie's Top ShopCafe

    20 Cowderoy Street

  • Beaconsfield HotelPub
  • West Beach Bathers PavilionRestaurant

    330A Beaconsfield Parade

Sport & outdoors(8)
  • Catani GardensPark
  • Cummings ReservePark
  • H.R. Johnson ReservePark
  • Jacoby ReservePark
  • Stenhouse ReservePark
  • Catani Gardens PlayspacePlayground
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Transport(12)

7 bus stops · 5 tram stops

Other(14)
  • SaturnArtwork
  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Crest on ParkHotel
  • Parking
  • Our Lady of Dolours Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (2)
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Vacant
  • Waste Basket

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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Catani GardensPark
  • Cummings ReservePark
  • H.R. Johnson ReservePark
  • Jacoby ReservePark
  • Stenhouse ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
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

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Alfred Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
70
Participants per 1,000 residents
21.1

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 normals — WorldClim 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).

40 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Construct a Concrete Swimming Pool 4.0m x 2.0m at natural ground level
    12 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • Replacement of all windows
    3/319-320 BEACONSFIELD PARADE ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • The works involve replacing an unstable and failed masonry upstand on a balcony, with a new steel balustrade.
    11/4 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • Externally alter a building
    109A PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress

  • June 2021

  • Alterations to the existing dwelling including external painting and paving
    2 LONGMORE STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • Demolition and Construction of front fence within a Heritage Overlay
    63 Mary StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions consisting of the construction of rear ground level additions and a front pergola structure.
    128 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress

  • May 2021

  • To install a conduit to connect a split system where the main outdoor unit will not be visible.
    3/236 CANTERBURY ROAD ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • re-roof building with the same material
    355 BEACONSFIELD PARADE ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress

  • April 2021

  • partial demolition, alterations and additions and two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. Amended to allow the following; Construction of a roof over the rear outdoor deck
    6 Mary StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Construction and installation of a domestic swimming pool to the rear of the existing dwelling
    128 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the rear of the existing double storey dwelling
    37 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 28 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Demolition and construction of a front fence
    4 West Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition at the rear of the existing dwelling; minor alterations and construction of a two storey rear addition Amendment to allow the following: - Double garage in lieu of a single garage - additional window to North East Elevation on First floor - brick fence in lieu of timber fence
    30 Loch StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition and construction of a building inclusive of replacing the existing concrete wall on top of the garage with a wooden panel
    17A Loch StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions and two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. Amendment to allow the following: - Include 8 York Street including full demolition of no.8 - Demolition scope has been reduced at no.6 - Planning changes to GR/ L1/ Roof layouts - Removal of front crossover - Building form design change/ Front and rear fence design changes - Pool location change and introduction of pool house - No basement in scope of design/application - Materiality rem
    6 York StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension of existing roof top terrace
    10A West Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
    51 YORK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress

  • October 2020

  • Partial demolition including replacement of the existing windows
    142/333 Beaconsfield ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions and double storey extension to the existing building and construction of a carport
    25 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182NOD issued by a delegate
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and construction of a ground floor and first-floor addition to the rear
    67 York StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • demolition and construction of a front fence
    16 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
    93 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed addition to existing dwelling in heritage overlay.
    54 York StreetLapsed
  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling with the following changes via a Section 57A amendment: - reduced visual bulk of the first floor level - increased setbacks at first floor level - relocated air-condensor units to the side of the house - first floor screen design updated
    3 Longmore StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • partial demolition; alterations and additions and single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling Amended to allow the following: - Changes to internal demolition in addition to internal rearrangement (no permit required) - removal of kitchen-living room on the south-east boundary removed -Proposed rear section re-located on the north-west boundary instead of with 1m setback. open plan proposal is to be located on the common North-West boundary where there was previously a 1.0m setb
    53 PARK STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress

  • July 2020

  • construction of an outbuilding to the rear of an existing dwelling
    92 Park StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of a pool and deck
    208 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of a dwelling and buildings and works including a single storey rear addition on a lot less than 500sqm in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay.
    2 West Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Enlargement of balcony glazed door
    46/343-346 Beaconsfield ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction and carrying out of buildings and works including a rear addition and front balconies
    343-346 BEACONSFIELD PARADE ST KILDA WEST 3182NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • May 2020

  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and construction of a double storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and widening of the garage and crossover to the rear laneway with the following S57A amendments: 1. Setback of Garage to better allow turning of vehicles including swept path diagrams. 2. Revision to Upper Storey to address adjoining objector concerns including: a) Overlooking windows are obscure glazed to a height of 1.70m above finished floor level; b) Relocating upp
    183 CANTERBURY ROAD ST KILDA WEST 3182In progress
  • retrospective external painting of the dwelling
    4 Loch StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amended the exisitng permit to allow the following: - Reduce rear setback from 9.8m to 8.4m; - Increase front setback from 15.6m to 15.85m; - Altered window positions at first-floor; - Provide pop-up skylight above roof form - Increase overall heightby 0.1m (to 6m) - Increase length of wall abutting north-western boundary by 1.6m (from 9.09m to 10.69m).
    189 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • To amend the exisitng permit to allow an increase the garage wall height by 0.4m to 3.6m
    20 Park StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Alterations to ground floor windows at rear and sides of property
    15 Loch StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Proposed addition of awning to rear of property
    2 Longmore StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed installation of trellis above existing fence
    323 Beaconsfield ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amend the existing permit to allow the following: - Driveway design change - Solar panels added - 200mm increase in ground floor wall height along Western boundary - Service yard location moved - Rear fence to be fully demolished and replaced - Basement area increase - Changes to windows - Changes to landscaping - Internal changes
    6 York StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling
    193 Canterbury RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 08/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BEACONSFIELD PARADE, JACKA BOULEVARD07 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 08/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BEACONSFIELD PARADE, MARY STREET07 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 08/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BEACONSFIELD PARADE, JACKA BOULEVARD07 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 08/07/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BEACONSFIELD PARADE, MARY STREET07 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • CATANI GARDENSNH1805
  • SHANDONNH0669
  • THE CANTERBURYNH1836

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State 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 overlays — State 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 2.0 km away).

Coalition 24.3%Labor 75.8%

14.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • St Kilda ParkLabor 78.7% · Coalition 21.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Alfred SquareLabor 78.5% · Coalition 21.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Middle ParkLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
  • DugganLabor 76.4% · Coalition 23.6% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • KerferdLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)1.7 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

Compare with

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