Overall score
Albert Park
65.1/100
St Kilda
59.6/100
Albert Park vs St Kilda, VIC Suburb Comparison
Albert Park for retirees and families.
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
419
St Kilda
543
Population
Albert Park
6,044
St Kilda
19,490
Metric leadAlbert Park 6St Kilda 43 tiedacross 13 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 familiesAlbert Park
- Best for beach lifestyleAlbert Park
- Best for best valueAlbert Park
- 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 | 65.1/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 131.0 / 1k | 175.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 96 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 419 | 543 |
| Planning activity | 207 | 217 |
| Green cover | 51.2% | 16.7% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while St Kilda stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Albert Park suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas St Kilda is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.