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Cairnlea vs St Albans

The verdict

St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $939K in Cairnlea. Cairnlea rates higher for education (65 vs 57). St Albans rates higher for transport (98 vs 63). St Albans has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cairnlea rates higher (93 vs 55/100 in St Albans).

Scores

CairnleaSt Albans
CairnleaSt Albans
Overall7484
Transport6398
Education6557
Liveability9293

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

Demographics

CairnleaSt Albans
Population10,03838,042
Median age3636
Median household income (wk)$2,062$1,205
Bachelor degree or higher45.6%33.8%
Born in Australia45.3%32.5%
Avg household size3.42.8

Growth: Cairnlea Moderate Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth

Property

CairnleaSt Albans
Median house price$939K$658K
Median unit price$423K$490K
House price YoY0.6%-1.6%
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

CairnleaSt Albans
Residential safety score9355
Break & enter dwelling /100k229552
Motor vehicle theft /100k229402
Domestic assault /100k229486
Total incidents /100k (all)2,9296,971

Total incidents over time

Schools

CairnleaSt Albans
Total schools314
Government311
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,024964

See the full school list on each profile: Cairnlea · St Albans

Transport

CairnleaSt Albans
Transport score6398
Train stations00
Bus stops15126
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6240
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km440 m

Liveability

CairnleaSt Albans
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp13.5°C13.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets210
Cafes & restaurants940
Parks2255
Playgrounds1029
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs311
Distance to coast (km)12.8 km13.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)16.5 km15.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.6 km1.9 km

Population & growth

CairnleaSt Albans
Population (2021)10,03838,042
Estimated 20259,93238,148
Projected 204111,83444,848
Annual growth rate-0.27%0.07%

Common questions

Which is safer, Cairnlea or St Albans?

Cairnlea has the higher residential safety score (Cairnlea 93/100 vs St Albans 55/100).

Which is more affordable, Cairnlea or St Albans?

St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $939K.

Which has better schools, Cairnlea or St Albans?

Cairnlea has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairnlea 1024 vs St Albans 964; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Cairnlea or St Albans?

St Albans has the higher transport score (Cairnlea 63/100 vs St Albans 98/100).

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