St Kilda West

VIC 3182 • Greater Melbourne

2,951
Population (2021)
$68,328
Median Income
0.53 km²
Area
9m
Elevation

About St Kilda West

St Kilda West is a well-established, sought-after suburb in Victoria, located within the Port Phillip (City) area. With a population of 2,951 and a median income of $68,328, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 0.53 km² at an elevation of 9m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. St Kilda West combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

St Kilda West 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°, 144.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.53 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,162
Census 2021
2,951
6.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$59,956
Income 2021
$68,328
14.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,907
Born Overseas 868

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 157
  • 2. India 138
  • 3. New Zealand 97
  • 4. Ireland 35
  • 5. United States 34
  • 6. Brazil 25
  • 7. South Africa 25
  • 8. Greece 24
  • 9. Scotland 20
  • 10. China 19
  • 11. Germany 18
  • 12. Canada 16
  • 13. France 15
  • 14. Malaysia 13
  • 15. Vietnam 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,077
Australian 709
Irish 458
Scottish 375
Indian 155
Italian 153
German 117
Greek 115
Chinese 61
Dutch 59

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,256
Both parents born in Australia
1,098
Both parents born overseas
413
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
55.4%
Christianity
28.1%
Hinduism
5.6%
Judaism
1.8%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
111 (3.8%)
5-14 years
261 (8.8%)
15-19 years
106 (3.6%)
20-24 years
167 (5.7%)
25-34 years
541 (18.3%)
35-44 years
507 (17.2%)
45-54 years
459 (15.6%)
55-64 years
390 (13.2%)
65-74 years
271 (9.2%)
75-84 years
110 (3.7%)
85+ years
28 (0.9%)

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