Overall score
Charlemont
41.4/100
St Albans Park
41.8/100
Charlemont vs St Albans Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Charlemont for families and schools; St Albans Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharlemontSt Albans Park
Crime rate
Charlemont
54.5 / 1k
St Albans Park
35.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charlemont
49
St Albans Park
35
Population
Charlemont
2,612
St Albans Park
4,942
Metric leadCharlemont 2St Albans Park 101 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 retireesSt Albans Park
- Best for familiesCharlemont
- Best for investmentSt Albans Park
- Best for best valueSt Albans Park
- Best for best schoolsCharlemont
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 | Charlemont | St Albans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 75.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.5 / 1k | 35.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 31 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 9 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Population | 2,612 | 4,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Charlemont reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; St Albans Park is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Charlemont sits in a middle-ring position, whereas St Albans Park is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Charlemont is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage; St Albans Park answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Charlemont sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans Park.
Charlemont suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas St Albans Park is the stronger match for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.