St Kilda Property Growth
VIC · 3182 · Inner Bayside Melbourne
One of Melbourne's best-known inner suburbs, home to St Kilda Beach, Luna Park, and Acland Street, with a mix of grand Victorian mansions, art deco apartments, and modern development.
Overview
Location: City of Port Phillip
One of Melbourne's best-known inner suburbs, home to St Kilda Beach, Luna Park, and Acland Street, with a mix of grand Victorian mansions, art deco apartments, and modern development.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.59m
Median Unit Price
$621k
Avg Days on Market
48 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
20,218
Owner Occupier Rate
35.0%
Renter Rate
65.0%
Transport & Connectivity
St Kilda lost its train line in 1987 (converted to light rail); the suburb now relies on tram and bus services.
Major Roads
- St Kilda Road
- Fitzroy Street
- Brighton Road
- St Kilda Junction (major interchange)
Tram Routes
- 96
- 3/3a
- 16
- 12
St Kilda is roughly a 10-15 minute drive or tram ride from the CBD outside peak hours. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
St Kilda has a small number of local government primary schools reflecting its inner, higher-density character.
Primary Schools
- St Kilda Primary School
- St Kilda Park Primary School
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across St Kilda. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
St Kilda is one of Melbourne's best-known entertainment and beachside precincts: Acland Street (cake shops and cafes), Fitzroy Street (restaurants and bars), St Kilda Beach and Esplanade, Luna Park, and the St Kilda foreshore market.
Employment
St Kilda's economy is dominated by hospitality, tourism and entertainment rather than major commercial or industrial employment.
Commercial Centres
- Acland Street
- Fitzroy Street
- St Kilda foreshore precinct
Infrastructure
No major infrastructure projects are currently confirmed for St Kilda. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Port Phillip's website for the latest updates on works that may affect the area.
Growth Drivers
- Tram and bus connectivity — Following the 1987 conversion of its train line to light rail, St Kilda now relies on a dense tram network (routes 96, 3/3a, 16, 12) giving strong access to the CBD and inner south.
- St Kilda Junction interchange — A major road and transport interchange links the suburb efficiently to surrounding areas.
- Entertainment and beachside tourism economy — Acland Street, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda Beach and Luna Park sustain a hospitality, tourism and entertainment economy that underpins consistent local employment and visitation.
- Foreshore market and events — The St Kilda foreshore market and beachside events calendar reinforce the suburb's identity as one of Melbourne's best-known lifestyle precincts.
Key Risks
- St Kilda has no train station of its own, relying entirely on tram and bus services, which may not suit all commuters.
- The suburb's entertainment and nightlife character in parts of Fitzroy Street and Acland Street can mean more noise and foot traffic than in quieter residential suburbs.
- Like all property markets, St Kilda is sensitive to broader interest-rate and lending-condition movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
St Kilda's growth drivers include a dense tram network, a major road interchange at St Kilda Junction, and an enduring entertainment, tourism and beachside economy, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
St Kilda has a small number of local government primary schools reflecting its inner, higher-density character, including St Kilda Primary School and St Kilda Park Primary School.
St Kilda has no train station — its train line was converted to light rail in 1987. The suburb is served instead by tram routes 96, 3/3a, 16 and 12. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
St Kilda is one of Melbourne's best-known entertainment and beachside precincts: Acland Street (cake shops and cafes), Fitzroy Street (restaurants and bars), St Kilda Beach and Esplanade, Luna Park, and the St Kilda foreshore market.
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- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Port Phillip— https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
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