Pakenham vs St Albans
The verdict
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $658K in St Albans. St Albans rates higher for liveability (93 vs 81). St Albans is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 16.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pakenham rates higher (77 vs 55/100 in St Albans).
Scores
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 84 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 51 | 57 |
| Liveability | 81 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,118 | 38,042 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,664 | $1,205 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 67.3% | 32.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Pakenham High Growth · St Albans Moderate Growth
Property
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $645K | $658K |
| Median unit price | $476K | $490K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | -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
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 552 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 501 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,081 | 6,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 14 |
| Government | 9 | 11 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pakenham · St Albans
Transport
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Pakenham | 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 40 |
| Parks | 119 | 55 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 15.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.6 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Pakenham | St Albans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,118 | 38,042 |
| Estimated 2025 | 56,493 | 38,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 89,915 | 44,848 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pakenham or St Albans?
Pakenham has the higher residential safety score (Pakenham 77/100 vs St Albans 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Pakenham or St Albans?
Pakenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $645K versus $658K.
Which has better schools, Pakenham or St Albans?
Pakenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Pakenham 1004 vs St Albans 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pakenham or St Albans?
Pakenham and St Albans have similar transport scores.
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