Albion vs Cairnlea, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Albion | Cairnlea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.8/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.8 / 1k | 47.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 15 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 84.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 1 |
| Population | 4,334 | 10,038 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Albion (Vic.) and Cairnlea offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cairnlea leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cairnlea; Housing (desirability) favours Cairnlea; Crime rate favours Cairnlea. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cairnlea, Investment → Albion (Vic.), Best value → Cairnlea, Best schools → Albion (Vic.).