St Kilda - West, VIC 3410
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $392/wk Median
- 58.0% Renters
St Kilda - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.9k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $392
- To the CBD
- 5.4km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
St Kilda - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
St Kilda - West is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 13,858 residents, a clear majority 58.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $392 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around St Kilda - West
St Kilda - West Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
St Kilda - West Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in St Kilda - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in St Kilda - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to St Kilda - West.
Is St Kilda - West walkable?
St Kilda - West carries a walkability score of 9.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in St Kilda - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in St Kilda - West is $392. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $392 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is St Kilda - West family-friendly for renters?
St Kilda - West has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $392/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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