St Kilda, Administrative district in Port Phillip, Australia
St Kilda serves as a residential and commercial zone within Port Phillip municipality, featuring both modern developments and heritage buildings along tree-lined streets.
The area received its name from a schooner called Lady of St Kilda which anchored at the local beach during the early settlement period in 1842.
The suburb contains numerous art galleries, music venues, and theaters, making it a central location for performing arts within the Melbourne metropolitan region.
Public transportation connects St Kilda to Melbourne's central business district through regular tram services operating along major thoroughfares.
The district maintains a strong presence of Jewish culture, reflected in local establishments, restaurants, and community centers throughout the neighborhood.
Location: City of Port Phillip
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1867
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Shares border with: St Kilda West, Albert Park, Melbourne central business district, Windsor, St Kilda East, Balaclava, Elwood
GPS coordinates: -37.86400,144.98200
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
Luna Park
690 m
Junction Oval
926 m
St Kilda Beach
825 m
Palais Theatre
603 m
Scenic Railway
640 m
Edgewater Towers
869 m
Astor Theatre, St Kilda
1.1 km
St Kilda Sea Baths
893 m
National Theatre
333 m
St Kilda Town Hall
735 m
Jewish Museum of Australia
542 m
The Palace
643 m
St Kilda Pavilion
1.4 km
Australian Queer Archives
1.3 km
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
777 m
St Kilda Cemetery
1.8 km
St James the Great, St Kilda East
1.9 km
Eildon Mansion
368 m
St Kilda Library
739 m
MARS Melbourne Art Rooms
1.4 km
St Kilda Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
571 m
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind
1.8 km
Prahran Fire Station
1.8 km
Catani Gardens
955 m
The Canterbury
724 m
Summerland Mansions
771 m
Prahran Police Station and Court House
1.9 km
South African War Memorial
714 mReviews
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