Moving to St Kilda (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for St Kilda 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.
Population: 17,841 (ABS Census 2021)
St Kilda at a Glance
| Need | St Kilda |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $420–$550/week |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Cafes | 35 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 24 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in St Kilda
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
St Kilda has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Gate Medical Centre | — | +61 3 9510 7888 |
| Medical One - Elwood | 61 Brighton Road | +61 3 9531 9811 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Woolworths Metro
- Woolworths — 117 Acland Street
- Coles — 181-189 Barkly Street
- Aldi — 135 Inkerman Street
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
St Kilda has 67 restaurants and 35 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Beachcomber
- Banff Café
- Grocery Bar
- Il Fornaio
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
St Kilda has 24 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- O’Donnell Gardens
- J. Talbot Reserve
- Renfrey Reserve
- Peanut Farm Reserve
- St Kilda Botanic Gardens
- Albert Park
If You Have Kids
St Kilda has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St Kilda Primary School | 2B Brighton Road |
| St Mary’s College Presentation Campus | 187 Dandenong Road |
| Wesley College St Kilda Road Junior School Campus | 625 St Kilda Road |
| Prahran High School | 138 High Street |
| St Kilda Park Primary School | 68-70 Fitzroy Street |
Cost of Living in St Kilda
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $420–$550/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?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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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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