ST KILDA ROAD CENTRAL
Investor score
56
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$535,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
4.4%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
3.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for ST KILDA ROAD CENTRAL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
ST KILDA ROAD CENTRAL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$451/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+3.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.82%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
50 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
Market overview
ST KILDA ROAD CENTRAL is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 4.4% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,090/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
54.9%
42.6% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.5%
Population growth
+1.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
24%
59% apartments
Degree qualified
49.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
34.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
220 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
3.5 km
Inner city
Days on market
27 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
65.1%
Strong demand
Walkability
39 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
8.9 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
8,254/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 3004
🎓Secondary (1)
MacRobertson Girls High School
Government · Yrs 9-12
📚Combined (2)
Melbourne Grammar School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Wesley College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime7.8 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Top tier3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
46
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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