St Kilda East
St Kilda East Property & Rent
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St Kilda East Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
St Kilda East Community Overview
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St Kilda East Schools
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📍 About St Kilda East
ST KILDA EAST sits in South-Eastern Melbourne and serves as home to 12,571 residents, creating a vibrant community with a population density of 5550 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.5M, representing substantial growth of 63% over the past decade. Units offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $0.6M, having appreciated 15% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the well-regarded Caulfield Grammar School, which achieved a strong ranking of #20 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent security, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 5123 per 100,000 people. This figure sits comfortably below the Victorian average of 6810, at just 0.75x the state rate, establishing the area as very safe.
Demographics: The suburb features a diverse but predominantly non-Chinese population, with Chinese residents representing 2.60% of the community, or approximately 326 people, indicating a smaller Chinese community presence.
Transport: Commuters benefit from excellent connectivity to the city centre, located approximately 7.3km away with a convenient 16-minute drive time. While the suburb itself doesn't have a train station, railway access is available in the neighbouring area.