Albanvale vs Deer Park
The verdict
Albanvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $638K in Deer Park. Deer Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 70). Deer Park is closer to the coast (12.2 km vs 14.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Albanvale rates higher (100 vs 72/100 in Deer Park).
Scores
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 80 |
| Transport | 70 | 93 |
| Education | 49 | 57 |
| Liveability | 87 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,641 | 18,145 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,279 | $1,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.4% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 40.6% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Albanvale Moderate Growth · Deer Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $605K | $638K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $490K |
| House price YoY | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 259 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 386 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 195 | 468 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,695 | 5,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albanvale · Deer Park
Transport
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 880 m |
Liveability
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 20 |
| Parks | 10 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Albanvale | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,641 | 18,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,593 | 18,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,650 | 21,391 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.21% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albanvale or Deer Park?
Albanvale has the higher residential safety score (Albanvale 100/100 vs Deer Park 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Albanvale or Deer Park?
Albanvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $638K.
Which has better schools, Albanvale or Deer Park?
Deer Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Albanvale 941 vs Deer Park 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albanvale or Deer Park?
Deer Park has the higher transport score (Albanvale 70/100 vs Deer Park 93/100).
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