Retiree’s Guide to St Kilda East (2026)
Retiree Score: 8/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what St Kilda East offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | St Kilda East | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 3 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 3 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 7 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 10 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 6 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 1 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
St Kilda East has 3 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Skindepth | 1 Balaclava Road | — |
| Masada Private Hospital | — | — |
| East St Kilda Clinic | 364 Dandenong Road | — |
Pharmacies (3): Discount Drug Store, Your Pharmacy, Ramsay Pharmacy
Daily Walking & Green Space
St Kilda East has 7 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.
Your walking options:
- Alma Park East
- Hewison Reserve
- William Street Reserve
- Greenmeadows Gardens
- Alma Park West
- Burnett Gray Gardens
- Te-Arai Reserve
Daily Shopping & Errands
Morning Coffee & Social
10 cafes give St Kilda East enough coffee options for a daily routine.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Wall Two80
- Las Chicas — 205 Carlisle Street
- Batch Espresso — 320 Carlisle Street
- Yo Chi
- Follow the Leader
- Frank & Ginger Cafe — 101 Orrong Crescent, Caulfield North
Community & Worship
6 places of worship in St Kilda East:
- Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue (Jewish)
- All Saints’ Anglican Church (Christian)
- Holy Trinity St Nicholas - Sakharov Hall (Christian)
- St Mary’s Church East St Kilda (Christian) — 208 Dandenong Road
- Balaclava Presbyterian Church (Christian)
- Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne (Jewish) — 12-24 Glen Eira Avenue
Staying Active
1 gyms and fitness centres:
- Fitness First — Alma Road
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. St Kilda East ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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