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FairSquare's model rates St Kilda East, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
St Kilda East offers a dependable workhorse investment, leveraging its prime inner-ring location just 5km from Melbourne's central business district. Exceptional demand from an affluent professional demographic, coupled with persistently low supply, underpins an ultra-low 0.9% vacancy rate and robust weekly rents. This structural market imbalance consistently drives capital appreciation, positioning it for reliable long-term portfolio growth.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates St Kilda East, Victoria 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. St Kilda East offers a dependable workhorse investment, leveraging its prime inner-ring location just 5km from Melbourne's central business district. Exceptional demand from an affluent professional demographic, coupled with persistently low supply, underpins an ultra-low 0.9% vacancy rate and robust weekly rents. This structural market imbalance consistently drives capital appreciation, positioning it for reliable long-term portfolio growth.
The median house price in St Kilda East, VIC is $1.65M. Weekly rent of $932 against a 2.9% gross yield underpins this figure.
St Kilda East has a gross rental yield of 2.9%, with a median weekly rent of $932. 12-month price growth is tracking at +7.5%.
Based on its market signals, St Kilda East aligns with: Defensive Hold.