St Kilda East

VIC 3183 • Greater Melbourne

12,571
Population (2021)
$61,516
Median Income
2.27 kmΒ²
Area
22m
Elevation
DiverseJewish HeritageInner SuburbanHeritage Homes

About St Kilda East

St Kilda East is a diverse inner suburb of 12,600 residents, 6 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD in Glen Eira. The suburb features heritage homes, significant Jewish community, and proximity to St Kilda beach and dining. Multiple tram routes provide excellent connectivity.

The suburb blends Jewish heritage with inner suburban diversityβ€”synagogues, delis, and community institutions reflect long-established populations. Proximity to St Kilda adds lifestyle appeal. St Kilda East attracts diverse residents seeking inner Melbourne living with community character.

St Kilda East falls under postcode 3183 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3183
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.87Β°, 145.00Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.27 kmΒ²
Elevation
22m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$396
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,128
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,101
Census 2021
12,571
4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$49,972
Income 2021
$61,516
23.1% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,125
Born Overseas 3,878

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 490
  • 2. India 293
  • 3. New Zealand 274
  • 4. United States 274
  • 5. South Africa 191
  • 6. Ireland 138
  • 7. China 100
  • 8. Poland 91
  • 9. Philippines 80
  • 10. Germany 74
  • 11. France 72
  • 12. Canada 69
  • 13. Greece 69
  • 14. Italy 56
  • 15. Scotland 53

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,367
Australian 3,282
Irish 1,372
Scottish 1,036
Polish 668
German 599
Italian 491
Indian 342
Chinese 333
Russian 332

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,313
Both parents born in Australia
5,086
Both parents born overseas
2,541
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.3%
Judaism
26.4%
Christianity
19.2%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
724 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,332 (10.6%)
15-19 years
537 (4.3%)
20-24 years
822 (6.5%)
25-34 years
3,097 (24.6%)
35-44 years
2,165 (17.2%)
45-54 years
1,484 (11.8%)
55-64 years
1,085 (8.6%)
65-74 years
787 (6.3%)
75-84 years
366 (2.9%)
85+ years
168 (1.3%)

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