Subscribe in support of the Association’s work in the local area—from the past 25 years and to the next 25. Volunteer on the Committee. More Volunteers can make committee work more fun.
All residents of the West St Kilda area can join if they support the purposes of the Association. West St Kilda is the area bounded by Beaconsfield Pde, Fraser St, and the No. 96 tram line.
You can subscribe if you support the purposes of the Association and pay the subscription fee.
You can subscribe to be a Member if you support the purposes of the Association and live in West St Kilda, the area bounded by Beaconsfield Parade, Fraser St and the No. 96 tram line. If your subscription is received before 31 May, you will be in the Association’s official membership roster.
If you reside outside the West St Kilda area and support the purposes of the Association, you can be an associate member. An associate member cannot vote.
After your application for membership is received, the Committee must decide by resolution whether to accept or reject it. You will be notified in writing of the Committee’s decision as soon as practicable. If the Committee rejects your application, it will return any money accompanying your application. No reason need be given for the rejection of an application.
Find WSKRA Rules here to learn more.
Roughly half of the housing stock in West St Kilda is rented, a quarter owned with a mortgage, and a quarter owned outright.
There are about 1800 private dwellings in West St Kilda for 3000 residents on 50 hectares of land. It is one of the highest density suburbs of Melbourne.
To pay by cash or cheque,
mail to PO Box 2022
St Kilda West, Victoria 3182,
together with your completed
subscription application.
To pay by bank transfer, remit to
West St Kilda Residents Association
Westpac BSB 033-082 – A/C 135005
When paying by bank transfer,
you must include your full name,
home address & a contact number
on transfer details so that we can
confirm your subscription.
Mail your completed subscription
application to PO Box 2022
St Kilda West, Victoria 3182,
or drop-off in a sealed envelope
addressed to: WSKRA Secretary
c/o 12/81 Park St, St Kilda West,
or email a clear image to
wskrassociation@gmail.com
Annual subscription:
01 July to 30 June
$10 per person
—Donations are welcome—
––Thank you for your support—
why we signed up
“I joined WSKRA because it was an obvious way to connect with my neighbours, possibly improve the local environment, and because I think it’s important to participate in community.”
– Megan Nevett
Megan joined WSKRA in 2014, the Committee in 2017, and Treasurer since 2018.
“Lister & I joined WSKRA initially because as newcomers to the area, we wanted to learn about St Kilda West and get to know some of our fellow residents. Now we find that WSKRA keeps us informed about mutual concerns & issues.”
– Davidene Hannah
Davidene moved from Kuala Lumpur to St Kilda West in 2013. Lister followed in 2015. Davidene joined the Committee in 2018.
“I believe in neighbours connecting with one another to build a strong local community. I joined WSKRA for action on issues of common concern & the ‘greater good’.”
– Clare Lincoln
Clare moved to St Kilda West in 2014, joined WSKRA the following year, and the Committee in Feb 2019.
“After being spoilt by the area’s amenity since 2003, upon retiring I joined WSKRA to give back. I now assist in keeping our ‘best place in the world’ feeling!”
– Peter Russo
Peter joined WSKRA in 2017 and the Committee in 2018.
“I joined WSKRA because a ten-dollar contribution to a volunteer, community organisation working to make the neighbourhood where I live a better place is I reckon very good value.”
– Gerome Villarete
Gerome moved to St Kilda West in 2017, joined WSKRA the same year and the Committee in 2018.