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VIC · Glen Eira Council

St Kilda East, 3183

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Desirability score

49.9/100
Average

Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs

82% data confidence

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

Suburb profile

St Kilda East is a well-connected established suburb in Glen Eira with everyday amenities close at hand. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.

Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar metro suburbs, even with schools and education and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
12,571
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,020
Dwelling vacancy
15.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
984 of 6,497
Median monthly mortgage
$2,128
Employment rate
70.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
235 / 795 / 3,647

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 · 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)
759
Against the person
127
Against property
482
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 99 residents
State safety percentile
55.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.9%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage82
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary47
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft59
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle143
  • B49 Other Theft61

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,102
  • Beth Rivkah Ladies CollegeCombined
  • Caulfield Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Ripponlea Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Mary's College MelbourneSecondary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Yeshivah CollegeCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Alexandra St/Dandenong Rd #36
  • Hornby St/Dandenong Rd #33
  • Lansdowne Rd/Dandenong Rd #37
  • Westbury St/Dandenong Rd #34
  • Williams Rd/Dandenong Rd #35

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

112 planning-related records

2021· 39 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot affected by a Special Building Overlay
    23 ATTLEY GROVE ST KILDA EAST 3183NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new double storey dwelling and front fence.
    3 PRENTICE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    4 ALSTON GROVE ST KILDA EAST 3183NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a verandah to the rear of existing dwelling on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    22 LYNEDOCH AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • New Playground (fence, garden, path and play equipment)
    106 HOTHAM STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Withdrawn
  • Construction of playground equipment on land associated with a Section 2 Use (Place of Worship)
    106 HOTHAM STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Open roof pergola, posts for mesh screens along the boundary and a 800mm tall block retaining wall
    56 ALEXANDRA STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Partial demolition at rear of dwelling, with a single story extension to the existing dwelling.
    14 WILGAH STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress

  • June 2021

  • Partial demolition and construction of a single storey extension to the existing dwelling on land affected by the Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    3 MYRTLE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land (Lot 28) as a Convenience Restaurant (abutting a Road Zone Category 1 - Dandenong Road) in a General Residential Zone (Schedule 1). Maximum number of patrons: 50 Operating hours: Sunday to Saturday 4.30am to 5.30pm
    252B DANDENONG ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Demolition of an existing toilet block within a Heritage Overlay
    150-200 DANDENONG ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including a front fence and car port on a lot less than 500sqm in a General Residential Zone and Special Building Overlay. Amended to the following; - revised dwelling floor plan - revised front fence and vehicle gate - revised carport
    1 CARDIGAN STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress

  • May 2021

  • Two (2) lot subdivision PS828879H SPEAR REF: S175979J
    12 Dean AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a two storey building (above basement car park) comprising of two (2) dwellings
    9B LYNEDOCH AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposed carport over existing concrete carspace at rear of dwelling
    68 ALEXANDRA STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Demolition and Construction of front fence within a Heritage Overlay
    33 Godfrey AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) lot subdivision PS848906U Spear Ref; S173744T
    38 LANSDOWNE ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot of less than 500 square metres in the General Residential Zone
    3 Leslie StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Twelve (12) lot subdivision PS900694U SPEAR REF: S174416V
    386 Inkerman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • construct two three storey dwellings on a lot, including third level decks (one dwelling facing Prentice Street, one dwelling facing Leslie Street) Amended to allow the following: - Reduction of one parking space to each dwelling (two total) - Change to front fence - Increased parapet height at first floor - Increased stairwell height Townhouse 2 - Extension to rooftop enclosed area - Materiality changes - Screening and balustrade changes
    7 PRENTICE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Two (2) lot subdivision PS849390Y SPEAR REF: S174205B
    7 Prentice StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works to a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres on land affected by the Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    10 Godfrey AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a two-storey building at the Glen Eira Road frontage of the site, a two-storey addition to the existing sports centre, the construction of a flag tower on land affected by the Special Building Overlay and use and development of car parks to be used in conjunction with the existing education centre.
    217 Glen Eira RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition of the existing buildings; buildings and works comprising a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling including a pergola (lot 2); a first-floor store room atop the existing garage (lot 4) an associated balcony constructed on common property on lots less than 300sqm in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and the Heritage Overlay Amended to allowed the following: - Existing kitchen window on the southern facade to be removed and brick infill to be constructed
    24 Hammerdale AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of front and back door of apartment.
    11/205 ALMA ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a 1.8m high front fence on a lot less than 300sqm
    44 Empress RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square meters on land in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay
    167 ALMA ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Shop front signage
    270 Inkerman StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of a crossover on land affected by the Special Building Overlay
    429 INKERMAN ROAD ST KILDA EAST 3183No permit required
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling
    6 TALBOT AVENUE ST KILDA EAST 3183Lapsed
  • Demolition of a chimney and its associated works related to an existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay
    77 Alexandra StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a four storey building comprising nine (9) dwellings and a basement car parking level
    12 CARDIGAN STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings on a lot
    2 Balmoral CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Alterations and additions at ground level to rear of single storey dwelling. Amended to allow the following: - Removal of one window and replacement with two windows in the south elevation; - Increase the size of the deck (retrospective approval); - Deletion of a car space (retrospective approval; and - Alterations to the rear boundary fence, including the removal of the existing roller door and replacement with paling fence and trellis.
    16 LESLIE STREET ST KILDA EAST 3183In progress
  • Construction of a three (3) storey building containing up to 10 dwellings, associated basement car parking and alteration to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    80 Hotham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    1 Melby AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of the registered restrictive covenant from the land known as Lot 1 TP114659R in Certificate of Title Vol 09708 Folio 146 and contained in Instrument of Transfer Number 0719068
    19 Denman AvenueRefusal issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Construct six (6) dwellings on a lot in a two and three-storey building with an associated basement car park.
    7 Hughenden RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To develop and use the land for the purpose of construction of a third level to add two new dwellings (from 4 - 6) with associated alterations to an existing two level apartment block and associated waiver of one visitor car space with the following amendments: - Amended car parking layout and crossover - Additional new stair up to ground floor lobby
    44 Lansdowne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal

  • December 2020

  • demolition and construction of a fence
    352 Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alma Park EastPark
  • Alma Park WestPark
  • Greenmeadows GardensPark
  • Te-Arai ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
On site
  • East St Kilda ClinicDandenong Roadclinic
  • Masada Private Hospitalhospital
  • SkindepthBalaclava Roadclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 state heritage places

  • FORMER ARDOCH EDUCATIONAL CENTRENH0969
  • GLENFERNNH0136
  • ORNAMENTAL TRAMWAY OVERHEAD POLESNH1023
  • ST KILDA CEMETERYNH1081
  • ST MARYS CHURCHNH0750

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
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

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
49.9/100 — Average
State standing
Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1780th in Australia
State rank
374th in VIC
Peer rank
#95 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#246 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime82
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime47
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime59
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime143
  • B49 Other Theftcrime61
  • FORMER ARDOCH EDUCATIONAL CENTREheritageNH0969
  • GLENFERNheritageNH0136
  • ORNAMENTAL TRAMWAY OVERHEAD POLESheritageNH1023
  • ST KILDA CEMETERYheritageNH1081
  • ST MARYS CHURCHheritageNH0750

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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