Overall score
Leopold
67.8/100
St Albans Park
50.0/100
Leopold vs St Albans Park, VIC suburb comparison
Leopold for beach lifestyle and investment; St Albans Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeopoldSt Albans Park
Crime rate
Leopold
47.0 / 1k
St Albans Park
33.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leopold
146
St Albans Park
35
Population
Leopold
13,272
St Albans Park
4,942
Metric leadLeopold 8St Albans Park 3across 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 retireesSt Albans Park
- Best for familiesSt Albans Park
- Best for beach lifestyleLeopold
- Best for investmentLeopold
- Best for best valueLeopold
- Best for best schoolsLeopold
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 | Leopold | St Albans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.8/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 84.6/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.0 / 1k | 33.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 31 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 146 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 9 |
| Population | 13,272 | 4,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Leopold is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while St Albans Park is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Leopold leans into coastal living, while St Albans Park feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Leopold is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; St Albans Park answers with schools and education options and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Leopold sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans Park.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Leopold, while St Albans Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.