St Kilda

VIC 3182 • Greater Melbourne

19,490
Population (2021)
$63,128
Median Income
3.18 km²
Area
15m
Elevation
Beach EntertainmentNightlifeInner CityCultural Hub

About St Kilda

St Kilda is Melbourne's iconic beachside entertainment suburb, a vibrant community of 19,500 in Port Phillip, just 6 kilometres from the CBD. Trams along Fitzroy Street and St Kilda Road provide excellent connectivity, while the beach, pier, and Luna Park create one of Australia's most recognisable suburban landscapes. The area blends apartments, period homes, and entertainment venues.

Acland Street's cake shops, Fitzroy Street's restaurants, and the foreshore's weekend carnival atmosphere define St Kilda's character. The Esplanade Hotel keeps live music alive, while the Sunday market attracts crowds. St Kilda attracts young professionals, artists, and those who want beachside urban living with genuine nightlife and cultural energy in Melbourne's most eclectic seaside address.

St Kilda falls under postcode 3182 and is governed by Port Phillip Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3182
Urban Area
Port Phillip
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.86°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.18 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Acland Street St Kilda 3182 VIC
  • Woolworths
    117 Acland Street St Kilda 3182 VIC
  • ALDI
    135 Inkerman Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$381
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
1.7 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
20,230
Census 2021
19,490
3.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$52,572
Income 2021
$63,128
20.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,723
Born Overseas 7,193

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,077
  • 2. New Zealand 633
  • 3. Ireland 484
  • 4. India 466
  • 5. United States 250
  • 6. China 206
  • 7. France 194
  • 8. Italy 187
  • 9. Germany 173
  • 10. Philippines 162
  • 11. Brazil 156
  • 12. Scotland 148
  • 13. South Africa 142
  • 14. Malaysia 132
  • 15. Poland 119

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,335
Australian 3,926
Irish 3,109
Scottish 2,086
Italian 1,073
German 930
Chinese 648
Indian 529
Greek 478
Polish 397

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,733
Both parents born in Australia
8,534
Both parents born overseas
2,517
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.2%
Christianity
25.5%
Judaism
2.2%
Hinduism
2.1%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
540 (2.8%)
5-14 years
755 (3.9%)
15-19 years
400 (2.1%)
20-24 years
1,190 (6.1%)
25-34 years
5,924 (30.4%)
35-44 years
3,770 (19.3%)
45-54 years
2,604 (13.4%)
55-64 years
2,229 (11.4%)
65-74 years
1,347 (6.9%)
75-84 years
568 (2.9%)
85+ years
159 (0.8%)

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