St Albans Park vs Whittington
The verdict
Whittington is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $593K in St Albans Park. Whittington rates higher for transport (60 vs 53). Whittington is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, St Albans Park rates higher (100 vs 33/100 in Whittington).
Scores
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 60 |
| Transport | 53 | 60 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 64 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,942 | 3,990 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,317 | $959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.3% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: St Albans Park High Growth · Whittington High Growth
Property
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $516K |
| Median unit price | $399K | $401K |
| House price YoY | -13.9% | 11.0% |
| 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
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 652 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 263 | 451 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 202 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,307 | 8,797 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Albans Park · Whittington
Transport
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.4 km | 64.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| St Albans Park | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,942 | 3,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,870 | 3,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,374 | 5,954 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.37% | -0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Albans Park or Whittington?
St Albans Park has the higher residential safety score (St Albans Park 100/100 vs Whittington 33/100).
Which is more affordable, St Albans Park or Whittington?
Whittington is more affordable, with a median house price of $516K versus $593K.
Which has better public transport, St Albans Park or Whittington?
Whittington has the higher transport score (St Albans Park 53/100 vs Whittington 60/100).
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