St Kilda West Property & Rent
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St Kilda West 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 West Community Overview
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📍 About St Kilda West
ST KILDA WEST is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 2,951 residents across a compact area that creates a population density of 5578 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local housing market shows contrasting trends, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $2.3M (down 12% over 10 years) while median unit prices have risen to $0.6M (up 15% over 10 years).
Education: Families have access to quality private education nearby, with St Michael's Grammar School achieving a #64 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The suburb experiences a crime rate of 9692 per 100,000 residents, which represents 1.42x the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to Victorian average safety levels according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).
Demographics: The area maintains a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 2.10% of the population (approximately 61 people), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.
Transport: St Kilda West offers convenient city access, located approximately 5.8km from the CBD with a 15-minute drive time by car, though the suburb does not have a train station.