Everyone talks about Elwood. But walk 10 minutes in the right direction and you hit St Kilda – same City of Port Phillip municipality, 6km from the CBD, and a noticeably different energy. The rent is different too.
At a Glance
| Category | St Kilda | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Grade | C+ | C+ |
| Transport | B (86 stops) | N/A |
| Food & Drink | F | B |
| Nightlife | A+ | C+ |
| Family | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living | N/A | N/A |
| Safety | N/A | N/A |
Transport
St Kilda has 86 public transport stops (47 tram, 0 train, 39 bus). Windsor has 0 stops (0 tram, 0 train, 0 bus).
Neither suburb has a nearby train station – both rely on tram and bus services.
Winner: St Kilda edges out Windsor with 86 vs 0 transit stops (86 more).
Food & Drink
St Kilda has 12 verified dining venues (grade: F). Windsor has 13 (grade: B).
St Kilda standouts: Henry House (4.6 stars), St Kilda Gym (4.5 stars), Max Boutique (4.5 stars) Windsor standouts: Windsor Gardens (4.7 stars), Cafe Oliver (4.7 stars), Ella & Co. (4.6 stars)
Cost of Living
Rental cost data for these suburbs is not yet available. We are working on integrating RTBA bond data from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – check back soon.
Pros & Cons Summary
St Kilda Strengths
- 86 public transport stops including 47 tram + 39 bus (ranked 79 of 252)
- 3 bars and pubs including The Rose Hotel (3.9 stars) (ranked 38 of 122)
- 6km from the CBD – close enough for easy access
Windsor Strengths
- 8 verified dining venues including Cafe Oliver (4.7 stars, 1,869 reviews) – ranked 51 of 122 suburbs
- 2 bars and pubs including Grace’s Tap House (4.2 stars) (ranked 84 of 122)
- 5km from the CBD – close enough for easy access
Our Verdict
For commuters: St Kilda wins with 86 transit stops vs Windsor’s 0. For food lovers: Windsor with 13 verified venues vs St Kilda’s 12. For families: Insufficient data for both suburbs – school and childcare ratings are being integrated. For nightlife: St Kilda (A+) edges out Windsor (C+). For budget-conscious renters: Rental data is pending for these suburbs – we will update when RTBA bond data is integrated.
FAQ
Is St Kilda or Windsor better for public transport?
St Kilda has 86 public transport stops compared to Windsor’s 0, making it the better-connected suburb based on PTV data.
Is St Kilda or Windsor cheaper to rent in?
Rental cost data is not yet available for either suburb. We are integrating RTBA bond data and will update this comparison when figures are confirmed.
Which suburb is better, St Kilda or Windsor?
It depends on your priorities. See our verdict section above for recommendations by use case (commuting, food, families, nightlife, budget).
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