St Albans
VIC 3021 · Brimbank
38,042 (2021) → 38,148 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3021 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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 GrowthSource: 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.