Overall score
Albanvale
53.7/100
St Albans
69.8/100
Albanvale vs St Albans, VIC suburb comparison
Albanvale for retirees and families; St Albans for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlbanvaleSt Albans
Crime rate
Albanvale
40.3 / 1k
St Albans
103.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albanvale
43
St Albans
610
Population
Albanvale
5,641
St Albans
38,042
Metric leadAlbanvale 3St Albans 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albanvale | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.7/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.3 / 1k | 103.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 34 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 168 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 610 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 80 |
| Population | 5,641 | 38,042 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albanvale is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and St Albans is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Albanvale is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; St Albans answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Albanvale the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer St Albans.