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Albion (Brisbane) vs Wilston

The verdict

Wilston rates higher for education (90 vs 83). Albion (Brisbane) is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 12.5 km).

Scores

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Overall9496
Transport9898
Education8390
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Population3,4464,110
Median age3337
Median household income (wk)$1,972$2,971
Bachelor degree or higher54.1%68.9%
Born in Australia66.4%78.4%
Avg household size1.92.7

Growth: Albion (Brisbane) · Wilston

Property

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k929925
Motor vehicle theft /100k406414
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Total schools01
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,162

See the full school list on each profile: Albion (Brisbane) · Wilston

Transport

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Transport score9898
Train stations11
Bus stops2224
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)1716
Nearest train station (km)490 m200 m

Liveability

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants2216
Parks105
Playgrounds24
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs30
Distance to coast (km)10.2 km12.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.5 km4.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km1.7 km

Population & growth

Albion (Brisbane)Wilston
Population (2021)3,4464,110
Estimated 20253,9624,192
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate3.55%0.50%

Common questions

Which is safer, Albion (Brisbane) or Wilston?

Albion (Brisbane) and Wilston have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better public transport, Albion (Brisbane) or Wilston?

Albion (Brisbane) and Wilston have similar transport scores.

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