St Kilda - Central, VIC 3298
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $381/wk Median
- 61.4% Renters
St Kilda - Central Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $381
- To the CBD
- 6km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
St Kilda - Central Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
St Kilda - Central is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,857 residents, a clear majority 61.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $381 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around St Kilda - Central
St Kilda - Central Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
St Kilda - Central Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in St Kilda - Central
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in St Kilda - Central
Real questions renters ask before moving to St Kilda - Central.
Is St Kilda - Central a good suburb for renters?
Yes. St Kilda - Central has a 61.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in St Kilda - Central?
Locals describe St Kilda - Central as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,857, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in St Kilda - Central?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in St Kilda - Central is $381. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $381 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is St Kilda - Central from the Melbourne CBD?
St Kilda - Central is approximately 6km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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