Strong rental yield combined with tight vacancy creates durable income support and downside protection.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Yield-Supported Growth
DEMAND
112 buyers/listing
Strong↑
LIQUIDITY
33d DOM
Neutral→
AFFORDABILITY
-20.0% vs 5yr
Strong↑
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
5.6%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.3% vacancy
Strong↑
#3/217StrongStructure 87$601KTop 1.3% nationally
Atlaso rates St Kilda units as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy remains tight at 1.34%, and rental yield of 5.6% provides strong cashflow support. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $601K, St Kilda ranks #3 of 217 units in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices remain 20% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery.
St Kilda Price History
All units · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Shifting to SellersMarket tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+6.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+10.4%
Rents (12mo)
2.9%
Vacancy ↑
35%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$588K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$639/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 3182.
Suburb Profile
St Kilda at a Glance
SEIFA Index
9/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,803/wk
Median household
Median Age
37
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+0.7%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
11.9%owned23.7%mortgage59.6%renting
Demographic Trends
St Kilda Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full St Kilda Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
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Atlaso rates St Kilda as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across St Kilda and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in St Kilda?
The current median house price in St Kilda, vic is $601K, with annual growth of +26.9%. Properties sell in approximately 33 days.
How fast do properties sell in St Kilda?
Properties in St Kilda sell in 33 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for St Kilda?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate St Kilda's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in St Kilda?
The gross rental yield for houses in St Kilda is 5.6%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).