Overall score
Albert Park
68.6/100
St Kilda
71.8/100
Albert Park vs St Kilda, VIC suburb comparison
Albert Park for retirees and schools; St Kilda for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Albert ParkSt Kilda
Crime rate
Albert Park
131.0 / 1k
St Kilda
175.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albert Park
401
St Kilda
526
Population
Albert Park
6,044
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadAlbert Park 4St Kilda 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlbert Park
- Best for beach lifestyleSt Kilda
- Best for investmentSt Kilda
- Best for best schoolsAlbert Park
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 | Albert Park | St Kilda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.6/100 | 71.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.3/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 131.0 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 401 | 526 |
| Planning activity | 207 | 217 |
| Population | 6,044 | 19,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Albert Park is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while St Kilda is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Albert Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while St Kilda stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Albert Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas St Kilda is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.