St James the Great, St Kilda East

St James the Great is an Anglican church located on Inkerman Street in St Kilda East featuring a main nave, extended sanctuary, and a side chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Decorative stained glass windows throughout the interior catch light and define the character of the worship spaces.

The congregation acquired the land in 1912 and construction of the church began in 1915, with the first service taking place that same year. From this foundation, the building became an established part of the local community.

The church carries forward Anglican traditions visible in its interior design and the way the community gathers here today. Walking through, you sense how these practices have shaped the space and continue to define its use.

The building sits at 435 Inkerman Street in St Kilda East and is straightforward to locate in the neighborhood. Visitors should check ahead if they want to attend services or tour the interior to confirm access during their planned visit.

The organ dates to the 1860s and was built by Samuel Joscelyne in Tasmania using Australian cedar for its case with detailed colonial woodwork. This instrument represents a rare example of craft work from the colonial period and remains one of the oldest features inside the church.