Albert Park vs Cheltenham
The verdict
Albert Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $931K versus $1.08M in Cheltenham. Cheltenham rates higher for education (61 vs 56). On the separate residential safety score, Cheltenham rates higher (77 vs 47/100 in Albert Park).
Scores
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 79 |
| Transport | 89 | 91 |
| Education | 56 | 61 |
| Liveability | 82 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,780 | 2,236 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,503 | $1,534 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Albert Park Stable · Cheltenham Moderate Growth
Property
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $931K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 48.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 337 | 179 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,955 | 3,936 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Albert Park · Cheltenham
Transport
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 210 m |
Liveability
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 53 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Albert Park | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,780 | 2,236 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,872 | 2,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,919 | 2,587 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 1.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albert Park or Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has the higher residential safety score (Albert Park 47/100 vs Cheltenham 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Albert Park or Cheltenham?
Albert Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $931K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Albert Park or Cheltenham?
Cheltenham has the higher transport score (Albert Park 89/100 vs Cheltenham 91/100).
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