Armstrong Creek vs St Albans Park
The verdict
St Albans Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $668K in Armstrong Creek. Armstrong Creek rates higher for education (66 vs 48). St Albans Park rates higher for transport (53 vs 43). St Albans Park is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 7.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Albans Park rates higher (100 vs 75/100 in Armstrong Creek).
Scores
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 55 |
| Transport | 43 | 53 |
| Education | 66 | 48 |
| Liveability | 64 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,247 | 4,942 |
| Median age | 30 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,200 | $1,317 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Armstrong Creek High Growth · St Albans Park High Growth
Property
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $593K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $399K |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | -13.9% |
| 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
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 249 | 263 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 382 | 202 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,988 | 2,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Armstrong Creek · St Albans Park
Transport
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 34 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.8 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Armstrong Creek | St Albans Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,247 | 4,942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,639 | 4,870 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,782 | 7,374 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.59% | -0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Armstrong Creek or St Albans Park?
St Albans Park has the higher residential safety score (Armstrong Creek 75/100 vs St Albans Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Armstrong Creek or St Albans Park?
St Albans Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $668K.
Which has better public transport, Armstrong Creek or St Albans Park?
St Albans Park has the higher transport score (Armstrong Creek 43/100 vs St Albans Park 53/100).
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