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St Albans

VIC 3021 · Brimbank

38,042 (2021)38,148 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

84
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

38,042
Population
$658K
Median house (2024)
55
Safety score
98
Transport score

St Albans is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3021, about 16km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $658K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 14km inland. St Albans has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

15.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
13.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
440 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

38,042
Population
36
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,205
vs NSW median-34.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$45,543/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -24%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3021 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher33.8%
Born in Australia32.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse9,225 / 1,131 / 1,970

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (21.49%), India (5.84%), Philippines (3.02%), Malta (2.75%), Iraq (1.4%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (29.18%), Punjabi (4.18%), Cantonese (2.38%), Arabic (2.11%), Greek (1.8%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$658K-1.6%
Median house (2024)
$490K+3.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

55
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

210
Break & enter dwelling552/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
153
Motor vehicle theft402/100k
185
Domestic assault486/100k
21
Robbery55/100k
183
Non-domestic assault481/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,652 (all categories, latest year)6,971 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

150
Within 10km15 in suburb
12
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1029 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • University Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
  • St Albans Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
  • Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 972
  • Jackson SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 969
  • Victoria University Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 967
  • St Albans Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
  • St Albans Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 953
  • St Albans East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
  • St Albans North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • St Albans Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Catholic Regional College St AlbansSecondary · CatholicICSEA 932
  • Stevensville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930
  • Western English Language School-St Albans CampusCombined · Government
  • St Albans East Primary School-St Albans East Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Victoria University Secondary College-Cairnlea CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
  • St Paul's Kealba Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1025
  • Cairnlea Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1023
  • Cairnlea Park Primary School-Western Special Assistance Unit - LanguagePrimary · Government · 2.2km
  • Albion North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 967
  • Resurrection SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 957
  • Movelle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 969
  • Albanvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 950
  • Furlong Park School For Deaf ChildrenCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1043
  • Deer Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 942
  • Keilor Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1019
  • Monmia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 985

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

98
3Metro
126Bus
CBD commute (est.)40 min (metro)
Nearest train stationSt Albans Railway (St Albans) (440 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate8.3% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↑

Top local industries

Manufacturing
12.4%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.4%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
9.4%
Retail Trade
9.3%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

1810 in suburbSupermarkets
4840 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5555 in suburbParks
3229 in suburbPlaygrounds
5Pools
90 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
2915 in suburbGPs
125 in suburbPharmacies
2010 in suburbChildcare
32 in suburbLibraries
15184 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
18Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (81/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSunshine Hospital (1.9 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (9.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

9
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
151
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

16

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

55
Parks
2
Nature reserves
46
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

12

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
5
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

1

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
10
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.05

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

45

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

11
Long Day Care
7
Preschool / Kinder
13
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services28
Exceeding NQS or above7 of 26 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.74

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

5
Services
2
Aged care homes
136
Residential places
3
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

13
Christian9 in suburb
4
Muslim2 in suburb
3
Buddhist1 in suburb
1
Hindu1 in suburb
Total within 3km21
In this suburb13

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.07%
Projected population 204144,848
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about St Albans

Is St Albans safe?

St Albans has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,971 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in St Albans?

In St Albans, the .

How far is St Albans from Melbourne CBD?

St Albans is about 15.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in St Albans?

St Albans has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 960 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in St Albans?

St Albans has a transport score of 98/100 and 126 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.