St Kilda, VIC 3182

I recently moved from New Farm, Brisbane to St Kilda. I am so happy I moved to this part of Melbourne. I live near Albert Park so I am little out of the hussle and bussle of Acland Street but close enough to enjoy it's vibrant and colourful characteristics.

Loving the coffee / cafe and nightlife that surronds the area. Very Funky place to live !

Join the St Kilda community group on facebook and type in assaults, break ins, junkies, and scum and you will see how bad it is from real people. Random assaults from junkies. Revolting!

When I went to Prince Bandroom I felt unsafe travelling through St Kilda, some junky was yelling and screaming. Poor guy at the local 7/11 has to endure that daily.

The positives: the beautiful beachy scenery and plenty of vegan food options. The few people there who are genuine and respectful (not the junkies)

St Kilda East, a vibrant suburb located just a stone's throw away from Melbourne's bustling city center, offers residents an exceptional lifestyle characterized by its unique blend of cosmopolitan living and community charm.

One of the standout features of St Kilda East is its vibrant and diverse lifestyle. Residents here enjoy a rich tapestry of cultural experiences, thanks to the suburb's eclectic mix of trendy cafes, boutique shops, and vibrant nightlife. Whether it's savoring artisanal coffee at a local cafe, exploring the bustling food scene along Carlisle Street, or enjoying a night out at one of the neighborhood's trendy bars, there's always something exciting happening in St Kilda East.

In addition to its vibrant lifestyle, St Kilda East boasts a diverse range of housing options, including elegant period homes, stylish apartments, and contemporary townhouses. Each property offers its unique charm and character, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're a young professional seeking a modern apartment close to the action or a family looking for a spacious period home with a backyard, St Kilda East has something for everyone.

Beyond its vibrant lifestyle and diverse housing options, St Kilda East is also known for its stunning green spaces and recreational facilities. Residents can enjoy leisurely strolls in beautiful parks, such as Alma Park and Caulfield Park, or engage in outdoor activities like cycling, jogging, and picnicking. With its close proximity to the beach and the city, St Kilda East offers the perfect balance between urban convenience and natural beauty.

Overall, St Kilda East offers residents a dynamic and vibrant lifestyle in one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs. With its diverse culture, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful green spaces, it's no wonder why St Kilda East continues to attract people from all walks of life.

One of St Kilda's major attractions is the beautiful beach along the Port Phillip Bay.

A perfect setting for a bit of swimming, soaking up the sun, a picnic or water recreation.

The St Kilda Breakwater is very fortunate to have penguins that have settled into call home. If you plan on visiting, you can do so before dusk and watch the colony come ashore from the promenade on the St Kilda Breakwater

Transport in St Kilda is well connected to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding areas through trams and buses. The pubic transport here is fantastic and will make your commute very easy.

What a location and beauty

I've lived in St Kilda for 25 years and it's great to see things getting back to normal. Acland St felt much safer when the backpackers weren't allowed into the country. There are still empty shops around, but the St Kilda vibe is coming back. So many great little bars & restaurants. There is nowhere else in Melb I would want to live.

St Kilda has so much to offer! From beautiful beaches and gardens, to fantastic cafes, bars and restaurants. Despite having so much going on, the suburb manages to maintain a welcoming and neighbourly atmosphere.

At kilda is a fantastic place to live
Close to the beach, shopping, with awesome cafes and restaurants

Best suburb in Melbourne, beach, bars and cafes surround you. Super close to the city too.

Couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. My son, dog, rabbit and I just love this suburb to bits. The beach, great restaurants, great parks, great schools and awesome people. Everywhere is dog friendly and there’s always people out and about giving it a friendly vibe. And did I mention the beach?!?

I ahve been living on the top end of St Kilda bordering Elwood. Living here witha young family is great. Everything is walking distance. Good places to eat out and have drinks. Lots of playgrounds for kids, walks by the beach on the St Kilda Esplanade. Over the years is getting better and better and Port Phillip council is investing quite a bit of money in improvements in the area.

St Kilda has to be one of the best suburbs in Melbourne. Some people call it the Bondi of Melbourne. St Kilda has a great collective of people but recently their has been a chance of Young Professionals and Young Families. There is plently of dogs in the area and my favourite is peanut farm and on a Friday at around 5pm a good group goes down with a wine with their dogs!

St Kilda has had a tough time this past 2 years. It’s seen a decline in its vibrancy due to a lack of backpackers and tourism. That said, it is still a fantastic area to live, between bayside beach life and the bustling area of Acland street. Further east, Carlisle street has an amazing mixture of tasty bakeries, cafes, discount stores and bars. Alma park makes it very easy to have a dog, too - ours love it!

I've lived here for 5 years and it's always changing and evolving. The constants though are great food and bars, access to the beach and spectacular sunsets. The community is diverse, fancy and rough around the edges all at once and though there are some weak spots, St Kilda is a battler and constantly reinventing itself.

St. Kilda is the place to be if you are wanting to enjoy a lifestyle that is on the go.

Beaches, backpackers, Luna Park and Acland St and that is just to name what's within 500m from each other.

With plenty of tourists, vicitors and local residnets packing the beaches on a hot day, then strolling to Acland St or Chapel St afterwards, this suburb always offers something for someone.

Extremely pet friendly with local dogs and owners gathering on the Peanut Farm most nights.

Leigh Fletcher | Director
Hayeswinckle
Real Estate Agent Armstrong Creek Surf Coast

I currently live in St Kilda and absolutely love the location. A short trip to the city or Richmond and chapel street is almost at my door step. I have 2 Woolworths/Coles only 1km away and the option of Prahran and South Melbourne markets a stones throw away.
I can walk to the beach, the St Kilda botanic gardens and there is a plethora of restaurants to choose from.
Unfortunately have had to go to hospital a few times and the Alfred has been amazing.
The only downside to St Kilda is the homeless and the junkies. They constantly harass you so much I have to walk with sunglasses on and head phones in just to avoid any chance of eye contact. I have had 3 run ins in the last few months and it is definitely worse in the warmer months.
But other than that it is a great place to live.

St Kilda is one of those suburbs that everyone has an opinion on whether it’s the beautiful, the good, the bad or the ugly. But if you are looking to buy the areas that constitute St Kilda can be polar opposite, the streets and houses on the the Elwood side have Elwood vibe and command a similar price, similar to St Kilda West / Middle Park, you also have beautiful streets close to the beach vs the areas that feel and are closer to St Kilda Rd / St Kilda East and then there are a couple of streets that you just wish they would bulldoze and start again on! Overall, it’s surprisingly central and has been an amazing area to live in during Melbourne’s multiple 5km lockdowns.

Been living in st kilda since the beginning of the year and it's been fantastic. Love the buzz around the beach and Acland street. It's perfectly located so close to the city, beach and chapel Street. So many food and cafe options within walking distance.I love it here!

Many amenities

This place is ideal for shopping, restaurants, services, public transport.
Absolutely perfect for young proffessionals. It's inexpensive for the location.

I only work here but if I could secure an apartment a few blocks from the main area with secure parking I would absolutely live here.

It can be noisy and crowded. There is always people. I personally am not comfortable using public transport at night because of the some of the unsavory people.

Our apartment on Greeves Street is close to everything, but also peaceful and quiet. I would recommend living in St Kilda to anyone.

10 minute walk to the beach
2 minute walk to the Skybus (for jetsetters!)
7 minutes walk to 3 different tram routes, including the terminus of the fantastic 96
7 minute walk to the famous Acland Street
7 minutes walk to the beautiful St Kilda botanical gardens bordering Elwood
7 minute walk to the amazing St Kilda Adventure Park Playground (for parents!)
Countless cafes, restaurants, parks, doctors within 10 minutes

Add to this the events and the famous venues like The Espy (Hotel Esplanade), Luna Park, and Palais Theatre... and what more could you want? :)

I love St Kilda. During the pandemic St Kilda has been a saviour. Beach walks, beautiful botanical gardens and those amazing sunsets right in the ocean. I have travelled the world and I love St Kilda the best. The backpackers give it the holiday vibe. I feel like I'm on an eternal holiday living here. We get some characters but they keep it interesting and are mostly harmless. This suburb keeps it real. The public transport is amazing too.

A diverse mix of residents; its bohemian & druggie residents remain – but as a much smaller part of the populace - as they are replaced by high income hipsters, professionals & downsizers. Its housing stock is also diverse: Victorian, Edwardian & other historic housing, mixed with numerous apartments from each decade from the 1920s through to newly built. This one of the most densely populated Melbourne post codes & I expect in will become even more so. The new St Moritz 130 luxury unit development on the Esplanade is a good example of St Kilda’s transformation – both in terms of higher density - 130 apartments - & a higher income demographic - as evidenced by the personal chauffeur, in-house wine curator etc.
St Kilda is probably more “street specific” than any other Melbourne suburb in terms of the quality of living e.g. there is lots of backpacker accommodation & for backpackers every night is a Saturday night! No shortage of food & drink options. Some of my favourites - Cicciolina on Acland St – great pasta & steak & the back bar is Fun, Fitzrovia on Fitzroy St for breakfast, Paper Fish on the beach front next to Stokehouse - one of Melbourne’s best “people watching” spots on a summers night.
I recommend it to my clients wanting an inner city beachside lifestyle & who have an appetite for diversity. St Kilda West - which is far quieter & more traditionally Melbournesque - may be good alternate for those wanting access to the St Kilda hype while being able to walk back to a calmer suburb. Scott Hall Buyers Advocate 0457 513 124

Been living in St Kilda for over 11 years now. It is by far the best place to live. Might get a bit noisy on Friday and Saturday nights because of the night life. But where can you find everything within walking distance? So close to the city too!
- Ricky Wadhwa Real Estate Sales Agent St Kilda

One of the most vibrant communities in Melbourne to live.

I've lived in St Kilda for the past year and overall really like it! There are some certain streets to avoid as they're pretty dodgy, and as a female I wouldn't feel safe walking around alone after 9:30 at night. But otherwise it's a fun, vibrant area with some beautiful streets and a really laidback culture. If you pick the right street in St Kilda you'll be looking at green, lush, leafy living with magnificent houses and lovely families and young couples as neighbours. Lots of great shops and cafes too, and a beautiful beach that's perfect for walks before work.

Lots of crime, lots of druggies, lots of tourists. If you like that, then you'll like St Kilda.

Very popular suburb for travellers, but quite a high crime rate.

St Kilda is a great place to live, there is always something going on and the other residents are very friendly. Lots of major developments happening at the moment which will only increase the desirability of the area.

St Kilda is situated on the bay which is cool, but there are lots of weirdoes in the area, which makes it very unsafe.

St Kilda is an exciting suburb, but also has a very high percentage of transient people and druggies.

One of melbourne's treasures St kilda has it all !
A laid back bohemian vibe, Beaches,fancy beachside bars and restaurants,cakes shops on Acland street and to top it off it even has its own iconic theme park (Luna Park)
Fitzroy street is another main drag, one end housing cool cafes/restaurants such as Fitzrovia & Milk the cow.The other end of Fitzroy street has improved with the closure of the Gatwick.
Fantastically cool streets housing a mix of Art deco,Victorian and Edwardian buildings with an abundance of drinking holes,The Saint,The Fifth Province,The prince of wales hotel,The stokehouse & Republica all call st kilda home.
Never a dull moment in st Kilda!

St Kilda is festive, fun, hectic, and alive. With diverse culture, there are many interesting cafes and restaurants to try to cater for any taste buds. The streets are vibrant and at times crowded. Explore a Sunday market, walk the newly reconstructed esplanade, dine at a beach front restaurant/bar, catch a live music act at the Espy Hotel or an event at the Palace Theatre and experience paddle boarding in the bay. With an abundance of options of activities, you can enjoy one of St Kilda's many attractions all year round.

The place is close to everything, with the beach the obvious, parks, kid friendly, with nightlife, plenty of cost effective housing, and the locals are dynamic. There is live music, and festivals, and there are community gardens.

Awesome relaxed beachside suburb with bohemian attitude. Hosts probably the highest density of backpackers in Vic during summer- be sure to visit O'Donnell Gardens right outside Luna Park on a Thursday evening in the warmer months for the weekly drum circle celebration and market.

I don't live in St. Kilda, however when visiting there is this great atmosphere, where you have access to quality cafes, restaurants, shops, parks & the beach.

We moved into St Kilda a year ago after living in various suburbs in Melbourne, from outer (Ringwood, Box Hill) to inner (Brighton, Richmond). We LOVE it here - the beautiful old houses, the beach, the cafes and entertainment, the treed streets, the sense of history in a suburb that is really alive and full of interest. One of the best aspects is the friendly, inclusive nature of the wide range of residents - all of whom are really passionate about this place. Once people move here, they become besotted with the place and many in our street have lived here for over 30 years. People come from all over Melbourne and the world to visit our fascinating locale, but our street is quiet and friendly and we feel really safe here. Our house has been valued at 25% higher than we paid for it 18 months ago, so we're really happy with our decision.

St Kilda is just 6 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD and home to the famous St Kilda Beach.

It is a very laidback seaside suburb, although traffic can be very busy at times.

It is home to many artists, musicians, writers and actors. The crowd is edgy and quite cool. The pubs are somewhat grungy and many of the cafes serve organic food. The stunning Sea Baths on the waterfront have a fantastic gym and also one of Melbourne's best vegetarian restaurants.

The area has a air of casual cool. It is a cruisy and relaxed spot to live, with an emphasis on laidback and earthy living. Quite a surprise really, given just how close it is to the CBD!

Popular with renters, the area has a huge number of flats, some looking a bit worse for wear, so you are likely to be able to find something to suit your budget here.

St Kilda is a vibrant and busy little seaside suburb. There is so much going on all the time, and a constant stream of people.

It is easy to get to and from the city, and the beach is right there. There are a lot of places to stay for tourists but that is usual with such a vibrant beachside suburb.

There are plenty of shops, and a good range of them to including the obligatory fish and chip shops.

The supermarkets are of a good size which is often unsual for such a built up and busy area and the staff are friendly and helpful.

While there are a lot of postives, it is very busy and there is a hint of something going on under the surface. It is a popular spot for the ladies of the night from reports but I never saw anything that made me worry with my two year old.

For young families the beach is right there and there are playgrounds, although the one we found was by the beach right by a major road. While it was set back a lod it was not the ideal location as you could barely hear yourself think let along talk to your child. It was also dirty.