HomeLocationsMelbourneSt Kilda
Beach, bohemian, tourist, nightlife, multicultural

Opening a Business in
St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda combines Melbourne beach culture with a vibrant nightlife and café scene. Acland Street is famous for its continental cake shops and Sunday market buzz. Strong tourist trade supplements the large local resident and hostel population.

Population
~20,000
Avg Income
$68,000
Foot Traffic
Very High
Parking
Very Difficult
Rent Range
$4,000–$10,000/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does St Kilda suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
90/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
88/100
Retail
RECOMMENDED
82/100
Gyms
68/100
Takeaway
RECOMMENDED
88/100

Market Insight

St Kilda's weekend foot traffic is among Melbourne's highest. The tourist and backpacker population adds a reliable international customer base. Fitzroy Street nightlife drives strong late-night food demand not seen in most other Melbourne suburbs.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Acland Street
Fitzroy Street
Carlisle Street

Nearby Traffic Drivers

St Kilda Beach
Luna Park
St Kilda Pier
Palais Theatre

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in St Kilda

Cafes Restaurants Takeaway Retail

Tougher market

Gyms

Who shops here

Backpackers, young internationals, long-term locals, weekend tourists
Suburb Vibe
Beach, bohemian, tourist, nightlife, multicultural

Other Suburbs in Melbourne

Fitzroy
Artisan, bohemian, café-obsessed, creative industry
Very High traffic
Brunswick
Multicultural, alternative, student, vinyl-and-coffee
High traffic
Richmond
Vietnamese culinary hub, sport-adjacent, gentrifying
High traffic
South Yarra
Glamorous, fashion-forward, premium dining, aspirational
Very High traffic
Analyse a Specific Address in St Kilda
Get exact scores for your chosen location — competitor density, foot traffic estimate, and financial projections
Run a Location Analysis →