Melbourne vs St Albans
The verdict
Melbourne rates higher for education (93 vs 57). Melbourne is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 13.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Albans rates higher (55 vs 30/100 in Melbourne).
Scores
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 84 |
| Transport | 100 | 98 |
| Education | 93 | 57 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,941 | 38,042 |
| Median age | 29 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $1,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.3% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 26.6% | 32.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Melbourne High Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth
Property
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $658K |
| Median unit price | $535K | $490K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -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
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 717 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,021 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 582 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 31,487 | 6,971 |
Melbourne is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 15 |
| Government | 3 | 12 |
| Independent | 9 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 960 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melbourne · St Albans
Transport
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 120 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 70 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Melbourne | 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 | 22 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 928 | 40 |
| Parks | 40 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Melbourne | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,941 | 38,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 58,110 | 38,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 96,963 | 44,848 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melbourne or St Albans?
St Albans has the higher residential safety score (Melbourne 30/100 vs St Albans 55/100).
Which has better schools, Melbourne or St Albans?
Melbourne has a higher average school ICSEA (Melbourne 1077 vs St Albans 960; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melbourne or St Albans?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (Melbourne 100/100 vs St Albans 98/100).
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