St Kilda East is located 7 km south-east of the CBD. Bounded by the Princess Highway in the north and Orrong Rd in the east St Kilda East is primarily a residential suburb. The Sandringham railway line traverses the eastern part of the suburb while tramlines service the western half. St Kilda East has a large Jewish population with significant numbers born in the former USSR and Poland. The suburb also features the St Kilda Cemetery Alma Park and the Masada Hospital.