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VIC · Port Phillip Council

St Kilda West, VIC, 3182

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

22.7/100

#375 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

St Kilda West is a smaller suburban community in the Port Phillip area, home to around 2,951 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 288 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-8%), roughly 97.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 10 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

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)
71 / 283 / 1,005

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
288
Against the person
26
Against property
207
Rate per 1,000 residents
97.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
75th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (5)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • 44 Park StreetBus stop
  • Fraser StreetBus stop
  • Jacoby ReserveBus stop
  • Mary StreetBus stop
  • Stop 140: Fraser StreetBus stop
  • Stop 141: Cowderoy StreetBus stop
  • Stop 141: Deakin StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • CATANI GARDENSNH1805
  • SHANDONNH0669
  • THE CANTERBURYNH1836

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
22.7/100
Cohort rank
#375 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • CATANI GARDENSheritageNH1805
  • SHANDONheritageNH0669
  • THE CANTERBURYheritageNH1836
  • Catani Gardensgovernmentpark
  • Cummings Reservegovernmentpark
  • H.R. Johnson Reservegovernmentpark
  • Jacoby Reservegovernmentpark
  • Stenhouse Reservegovernmentpark
  • Alterations to ground floor windows at rear and sides of propertyplanning15 Loch StreetLodged 18 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to the existing dwelling including external painting and pavingplanning2 LONGMORE STREET ST KILDA WEST 3182Lodged 29 Jun 2021 · In progress

Data sources & freshness

  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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