Kealba vs St Albans
The verdict
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $668K in Kealba. St Albans rates higher for transport (98 vs 64). St Albans has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kealba rates higher (88 vs 55/100 in St Albans).
Scores
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 98 |
| Education | 60 | 57 |
| Liveability | 87 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,226 | 38,042 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 32.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Kealba Moderate Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth
Property
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $658K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $490K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | -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
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,650 | 6,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 14 |
| Government | 0 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kealba · St Albans
Transport
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 440 m |
Liveability
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 40 |
| Parks | 6 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kealba | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,226 | 38,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,198 | 38,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,803 | 44,848 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kealba or St Albans?
Kealba has the higher residential safety score (Kealba 88/100 vs St Albans 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Kealba or St Albans?
St Albans is more affordable, with a median house price of $658K versus $668K.
Which has better schools, Kealba or St Albans?
Kealba has a higher average school ICSEA (Kealba 1020 vs St Albans 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kealba or St Albans?
St Albans has the higher transport score (Kealba 64/100 vs St Albans 98/100).
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