Frankston vs St Albans
The verdict
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $757K in Frankston. St Albans rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Frankston is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 13.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Albans rates higher (55 vs 33/100 in Frankston).
Scores
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 52 | 57 |
| Liveability | 93 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,331 | 38,042 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $1,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 32.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Frankston Moderate Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth
Property
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $757K | $658K |
| Median unit price | $519K | $490K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | -1.6% |
| 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
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 863 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 627 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,974 | 6,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 22 | 14 |
| Government | 16 | 11 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Frankston · St Albans
Transport
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 216 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 52 | 40 |
| Parks | 67 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Frankston | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,331 | 38,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39,102 | 38,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,853 | 44,848 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Frankston or St Albans?
St Albans has the higher residential safety score (Frankston 33/100 vs St Albans 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Frankston or St Albans?
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $757K.
Which has better schools, Frankston or St Albans?
Frankston has a higher average school ICSEA (Frankston 1001 vs St Albans 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Frankston or St Albans?
St Albans has the higher transport score (Frankston 95/100 vs St Albans 98/100).
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