St Albans vs Sunbury
The verdict
Sunbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $658K in St Albans. St Albans rates higher for liveability (93 vs 73). St Albans is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 36.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sunbury rates higher (84 vs 55/100 in St Albans).
Scores
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 76 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 57 | 55 |
| Liveability | 93 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,042 | 38,851 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,205 | $1,925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 32.5% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: St Albans Moderate Growth · Sunbury High Growth
Property
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $658K | $653K |
| Median unit price | $490K | $476K |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | -3.0% |
| 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 | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 552 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 402 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 486 | 322 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,971 | 4,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 15 |
| Government | 11 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Albans · Sunbury
Transport
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 239 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 11 |
| Parks | 55 | 113 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 252 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 36.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 25.1 km |
Population & growth
| St Albans | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 38,042 | 38,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 38,148 | 43,292 |
| Projected 2041 | 44,848 | 62,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.07% | 2.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Albans or Sunbury?
Sunbury has the higher residential safety score (St Albans 55/100 vs Sunbury 84/100).
Which is more affordable, St Albans or Sunbury?
Sunbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $658K.
Which has better schools, St Albans or Sunbury?
Sunbury has a higher average school ICSEA (St Albans 964 vs Sunbury 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Albans or Sunbury?
St Albans and Sunbury have similar transport scores.
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