Albert Park vs Royal Park
The verdict
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $931K in Albert Park. Albert Park rates higher for transport (89 vs 80). Royal Park is closer to the coast (2.2 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Royal Park rates higher (67 vs 47/100 in Albert Park).
Scores
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 72 |
| Transport | 89 | 80 |
| Education | 56 | 54 |
| Liveability | 82 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,780 | 3,453 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,503 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Albert Park Stable · Royal Park Stable
Property
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $931K | $920K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 28.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 337 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,955 | 6,661 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albert Park · Royal Park
Transport
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Albert Park | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,780 | 3,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,872 | 3,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,919 | 3,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albert Park or Royal Park?
Royal Park has the higher residential safety score (Albert Park 47/100 vs Royal Park 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Albert Park or Royal Park?
Royal Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $920K versus $931K.
Which has better schools, Albert Park or Royal Park?
Albert Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Albert Park 1037 vs Royal Park 966; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albert Park or Royal Park?
Albert Park has the higher transport score (Albert Park 89/100 vs Royal Park 80/100).
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