Average rent in St Kilda - Central, VIC — 2026

St Kilda - Central sits in the Port Phillip local government area, 6km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 11,857 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $381/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 61% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$381/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,857

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
6 km
Households renting
61%
Separate houses
6%
Flats / apartments
81%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Port Phillip

Renting in St Kilda - Central

Rent in St Kilda - Central sits near the Victoria median ($363/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $381/week. What stands out is the renter share — 61% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 6% separate houses and 81% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 11,857, median age 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 38% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 6km from Melbourne, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in St Kilda - Central?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in St Kilda - Central, VIC was $381. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does St Kilda - Central rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. St Kilda - Central sat at $381 — 5% above the state average. The suburb is 6km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (6% separate houses, 81% flats here).
Which suburbs near St Kilda - Central have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than St Kilda - Central's $381/week (ABS 2021): Cranbourne West, Fawkner, Somerville. On the higher end, you've got Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie, Endeavour Hills - South, St Kilda East. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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