St Kilda East
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for St Kilda East, VIC 3183.
About St Kilda East
Welcome to St Kilda East
St Kilda East sits roughly seven kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, tucked between the beachside energy of St Kilda proper and the leafy calm of Caulfield North and Toorak. It's a suburb of wide, tree-lined streets, grand old synagogues, art deco apartment blocks and a genuinely diverse community that has long made it one of Melbourne's most distinctive inner-southern pockets.
With a population of 12,571 and a median age of 34, it attracts a mix of young professionals, long-established families and a strong Jewish community anchored by several major schools and cultural institutions. It suits buyers and renters who want inner-city access without the tourist buzz of Fitzroy Street or Acland Street, and who don't mind paying a premium for it.
Lifestyle & dining
St Kilda East's food and coffee scene is unpretentious but well loved, with a cluster of cafes, bakeries and delis along Balaclava Road and Hotham Street that reflect the area's Jewish and Eastern European heritage as much as its inner-city sensibility. It's a short stroll or drive into Balaclava's shopping strip, and only a few minutes further to the restaurants and bars of Fitzroy Street and Acland Street in St Kilda, or Chapel Street in Prahran, so residents rarely feel short of options despite the suburb's own relatively low-key high street.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is well covered by the strips along Carlisle Street and Balaclava Road, which blend grocers, bakeries and specialty food stores with cafes and boutiques. For bigger retail therapy, Chapel Street in Prahran and the Caulfield shopping precinct are both close at hand, while Elwood and Toorak add their own smaller, upmarket strips to the mix for residents happy to range a little further afield.
Getting around
St Kilda East is well served by public transport, with tram routes running along Carlisle Street, Hotham Street and Balaclava Road connecting residents directly into the CBD and out towards Caulfield and Elsternwick. Balaclava railway station, just over the border, adds a quick rail option into the city on the Sandringham line. The suburb's proximity to St Kilda Road and the wider arterial network also makes it an easy drive into the CBD or out towards the bay, and it's flat, leafy streets make walking and cycling genuinely practical for local trips.
Schools & families
Education is a real drawcard here, with St Kilda East home to or bordering an unusually concentrated cluster of well-regarded schools, including Adass Israel School's Glen Eira Road campus, Beth Rivkah Ladies College, Yeshivah College and Mount Scopus Memorial College's Gandel Besen House campus, alongside Ripponlea Primary School for local families. Caulfield Grammar School is also close by in neighbouring Caulfield North, rounding out a strong selection of both faith-based and independent options that make the suburb popular with families planning for the long term.
The property market
St Kilda East's housing stock is dominated by apartments and units, which make up 67% of current listings, reflecting its many art deco and modern low-rise blocks; houses and townhouses each account for 16%, with land making up the remainder. The median house price sits at $1.60 million, having grown 5.3% recently, while units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $620,000. Renters face a median asking rent of $955 per week, underlining strong ongoing demand for a suburb that punches well above its weight on lifestyle and location. Buyers priced out of neighbouring Toorak or Prahran often find St Kilda East offers comparable access with a somewhat gentler price tag, particularly in the apartment market.
Parks & recreation
Green space is easy to come by, with Alma Park and the leafy stretches around Hotham Street offering options for walking, dog exercise and casual sport. The suburb's location also means the St Kilda foreshore and Catani Gardens are only a short trip away, giving residents beach and bay access without having to live directly on the coast, while Elwood's beach and canal reserve provide another nearby alternative.
Market snapshot
St Kilda East property market
Median sale price
$1.60m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$955
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$881k
Median
$1.60m
Premium
$2.27m
Days on market
44
Auction clearance
55%
Sold this year
42
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in St Kilda East by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for St Kilda East, VIC 3183.
Population
12,571
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$2,020
median, per week
Median rent
$396
per week
Median mortgage
$2,128
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in St Kilda East
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Adass Israel School - Glen Eira Road Campus
Mount Scopus Memorial College - Gandel Besen House Campus
St Mary's School - Campus 2
Recent results
Recently sold in St Kilda East
$600k
4/6 Nottage Street
Sold ~July 2026
$580k
14/70a Alexandra Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
31 Evelyn Street
Sold ~July 2026
$510k
3/3A Hughenden Road
Sold ~July 2026
$745k
2/73 Westbury Street
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
1E Cardigan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
4 Leslie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$530k
23/28 Fulton Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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St Kilda East suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in St Kilda East?
The median unit price in St Kilda East, VIC is $620k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 0.0%.
How much is rent in St Kilda East?
The median weekly rent in St Kilda East is around $580 per week.
Is St Kilda East a good place to live?
St Kilda East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Glen Eira and Port Phillip local government areas. St Kilda East is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 12,571 and 8 schools in the area.
What is the population of St Kilda East?
St Kilda East has a population of 12,571 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in St Kilda East?
There are 8 schools in or near St Kilda East, including Adass Israel School - Glen Eira Road Campus, Beth Rivkah Ladies College and Caulfield Grammar School.
How long do homes take to sell in St Kilda East?
Properties in St Kilda East take around 42 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 66%.
How much do you need to buy in St Kilda East?
Entry-level properties in St Kilda East start around $445k, while premium homes reach $870k.
What suburbs are near St Kilda East?
Suburbs near St Kilda East include Balaclava, Caulfield North, Prahran, Elwood and Toorak.
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