St Kilda is a suburb of Melbourne, postcode 3182, located in the City of Port Phillip in the State Electorate of Albert Park; Caulfield; Prahran, 6klms from Melbourne City Centre. Current population is 20230.

Median House price in St Kilda is $1,300,000, 51% above the Melbourne-wide median of $859,097. The median price for a Unit in St Kilda is $556,000, 24% above the Melbourne-wide median of $450,00.

Once a flashy seaside resort, complete with Luna Park funfair, St Kilda still retains much of that holiday town buzz. On the seafront Esplanade, locals and visitors gather to stroll, jog or just relax and enjoy the views of the bay.

Residents here include families and singles of all ages and backpackers are a common sight. The shops and bars on Carlisle and Acland Streets are a reflection of this diverse mix, with old-fashioned cake shops alongside bagel bakeries, restaurants, cafes, pubs and music venues and these areas come alive at night. For that fine-dining experience, Fitzroy Street?s wide boulevard is home to several ´hatted´restaurants.

At weekends, tourists fill the cafes on Acland Street, while Carlisle Street retains a more local feel, with its everyday shops and supermarkets. And although it is a lively seaside town, St Kilda still has a pleasant, relaxed vibe. Stroll around the farmers market and pick up some home-made cheeses, take a dip in the historic Sea Baths or a bike ride along the Esplanade, life is never hurried here.

In the evenings, you can catch a movie at the Astor, St Kilda?s Art Deco picture house, or meet up with friends to enjoy a sundowner-with-a-view, at the Esplanade Hotel, or on your own balcony. Or, for something a little different, you could take a Ferris wheel ride at sunset, to take in the fabulous views over the city and the bay.

St Kilda offers a fantastic array of period housing, in a variety of architectural styles ? Edwardian mansions and other colonial-style buildings sit alongside Art Deco apartment buildings, Victorian terraces and cottages, often on broad, leafy streets. Many of these historic mansions have been converted into fabulous apartments but, if your taste is for something more contemporary, there are many modern apartment complexes springing up around the area.

Public transport in and around St Kilda includes a local bus, a couple of tram lines and a light rail.

Theatres, galleries, a wealth of great restaurants and bars plus, of course, its fabulous beachside location and views to die for, make St Kilda the perfect spot for just about anyone looking for a laid-back beach-life, with all modern conveniences.