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Mixed signals A$10k–15k / m²

St Kilda, Melbourne.

Hyperlocal’s verdict is mixed — there is real upside here, but also at least one material risk you should weigh. Hyperlocal's research-calibrated guide to St Kilda — verdict, current prices, and the three signals that drove our read.

79/100 confidence -37.868, 144.980 coordinates 2026-06-04 last refreshed

Three signals from St Kilda

Hyperlocal compresses each suburb into the three signals that decide whether it's right for you. For St Kilda:

Signal 1

Beach + Luna Park + Acland St cakes; trams 3/16/96 converge

Signal 2

Fitzroy St mixed safety after midnight — long-known soft spot near Grey St

Signal 3

Rental stock swings wild: Art Deco gem next to tired '70s walk-up on same block

BeachNightlifeMixed Stock

Today in St Kilda

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Prices in St Kilda · A$10k–15k / m²

Current research-calibrated medians for St Kilda, Melbourne. Hyperlocal refreshes these monthly against REIV + realestate.com.au Mar 2025 and flags any record that moves more than ±30% for human review before publishing.

A$540kApartment buy median
A$1.58MHouse buy median
A$500 / weekApartment rent median
A$820 / weekHouse rent median
Source: REIV + realestate.com.au Mar 2025 · 2025 snapshot

Find a property in St Kilda

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Schools in St Kilda

Melbourne family-suburb selection is heavily public-school catchment driven. Top-zone advantages can be 8–18% of the median house price. Hyperlocal's School lens shows the catchment line and trend per suburb. Hyperlocal currently tracks 1 school in St Kilda.

#52
St Kilda Primary
Public · Primary · 2025 ranking
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Investor lens · Moderate conviction

Moderate conviction 3–5 year horizon

One or two real drivers exist but the thesis is execution-dependent — depends on infrastructure being delivered on schedule or employers expanding as announced.

What's driving the case

  • Beach + CBD accessibility unmatched in mid-inner south
  • Art Deco period stock heritage-controlled; supply fixed
What could break the thesis
  • Fitzroy St safety perception drags short-term rental premium
  • Stock mixed — '70s walk-ups underperform heritage by 20–30%

How we read St Kilda

St Kilda's verdict combines on-the-ground research, public records, and broker / resident signals. Confidence score: 79/100.

Sources used for this verdict
  • Port Phillip Council safety audit
  • Resident survey (n=32)

Closest suburbs to St Kilda

If St Kilda is on your list, these are the geographically closest suburbs worth comparing. Distance is straight-line — actual commute may be longer due to crossings, bridges, and one-way roads.

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Areas that share St Kilda's tags (Beach, Nightlife, Mixed Stock):

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St Kilda FAQ

Is St Kilda a good area to live in?

Hyperlocal’s verdict for St Kilda is mixed — there is real upside here, but also at least one material risk you should weigh. The three reasons below are the specific signals our research surfaced; open the map to compare against neighbouring areas. The three signals our research surfaced: Beach + Luna Park + Acland St cakes; trams 3/16/96 converge; Fitzroy St mixed safety after midnight — long-known soft spot near Grey St; Rental stock swings wild: Art Deco gem next to tired '70s walk-up on same block.

What are the schools in St Kilda?

Hyperlocal currently tracks 1 school in St Kilda. Strong public-school zones: St Kilda Primary (#52). The catchment line and trend appear on the map's School lens — top-zone advantages typically run 8–18% of the median house price.

What are property prices like in St Kilda?

St Kilda Melbourne sits at A$10k–15k / m², with apartment buy median around A$540k and apartment rent median around A$500 / week (calibrated against REIV + realestate.com.au Mar 2025, 2025). Open the map to see house medians, rent yields, and how it compares against neighbouring suburbs.

Is St Kilda a good investment for Melbourne property?

Hyperlocal rates St Kilda as moderate conviction on the investor lens (3–5 year horizon). The strongest driver: Beach + CBD accessibility unmatched in mid-inner south. The flag we are watching: Fitzroy St safety perception drags short-term rental premium. Open the investor lens on the map for the full driver / risk breakdown and yield comparison.

How is the commute from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD?

Commute notes from our research: Beach + Luna Park + Acland St cakes; trams 3/16/96 converge. The interactive map shows commute isolines from St Kilda to Melbourne CBD and other Melbourne hubs.

What kind of suburb is St Kilda?

St Kilda is tagged as: Beach, Nightlife, Mixed Stock. A typical Melbourne suburb.