St Albans vs Tarneit
The verdict
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $658K in St Albans. St Albans rates higher for liveability (93 vs 78). Tarneit rates higher for education (73 vs 57). St Albans has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 61 min). On the separate residential safety score, Tarneit rates higher (62 vs 55/100 in St Albans).
Scores
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 98 | 89 |
| Education | 57 | 73 |
| Liveability | 93 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,042 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 36 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,205 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 32.5% | 37.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: St Albans Moderate Growth · Tarneit High Growth
Property
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $658K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $490K | $443K |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | -0.5% |
| 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 | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 552 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 402 | 436 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 486 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,971 | 5,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 15 |
| Government | 11 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: St Albans · Tarneit
Transport
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 152 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 |
| Parks | 55 | 163 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| St Albans | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 38,042 | 56,370 |
| Estimated 2025 | 38,148 | 57,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 44,848 | 101,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.07% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, St Albans or Tarneit?
Tarneit has the higher residential safety score (St Albans 55/100 vs Tarneit 62/100).
Which is more affordable, St Albans or Tarneit?
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $658K.
Which has better schools, St Albans or Tarneit?
Tarneit has a higher average school ICSEA (St Albans 964 vs Tarneit 1055; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, St Albans or Tarneit?
St Albans has the higher transport score (St Albans 98/100 vs Tarneit 89/100).
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