St Kilda, Melbourne (inner south)
Location: Beach, Bay, 5-10km from city centre, Near Melbourne Uni/RMIT/Shillington College
Vibe: let's eat, drink, talk, debate, protest and look cool
Rent: apartment rents are in the lower to mid range, house rental prices are higher
St Kilda has plenty to offer and is one of the coolest suburbs in Melbourne, with a popular bay beach. It's the place arty intelligent types, professionals, live music fans, students, backpackers, families, gays/lesbians, singles, and tourists like to hang out and live in. It's trendy in a gentrified alternative way, with a bit of edge and a bit of rough still left, aka hookers and junkies. The residents of St Kilda are passionate about their suburb and will fight for what they believe in. (More info below and to your left<<<)
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