Moving to St Kilda East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for St Kilda East in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
St Kilda East at a Glance
| Need | St Kilda East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Schools | 12 |
| Parks | 7 |
| Medical | 3 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 3 |
Your First Week in St Kilda East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
St Kilda East has 3 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Skindepth | 1 Balaclava Road | — |
| Masada Private Hospital | — | — |
| East St Kilda Clinic | 364 Dandenong Road | — |
Pharmacies: Discount Drug Store, Your Pharmacy, Ramsay Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
St Kilda East has 0 restaurants and 10 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Wall Two80
- Las Chicas — 205 Carlisle Street
- Batch Espresso — 320 Carlisle Street
- Yo Chi
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from St Kilda East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
St Kilda East has 7 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Alma Park East
- Hewison Reserve
- William Street Reserve
- Greenmeadows Gardens
- Alma Park West
- Burnett Gray Gardens
If You Have Kids
St Kilda East has 12 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary’s College Edmund Rice Campus | 11-37 Westbury Street |
| Melbourne Grammar School Grimwade House | 67 Balaclava Road |
| Ripponlea Primary School | 25 Carrington Grove |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College Gandel Besen House Campus | 15-23 Mayfield Street |
| Beth Rivkah Ladies College | 14 Balaclava Road |
Cost of Living in St Kilda East
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to St Kilda East?
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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