Overall score
Leopold
53.2/100
St Albans Park
41.8/100
Leopold vs St Albans Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Leopold for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LeopoldSt Albans Park
Crime rate
Leopold
40.7 / 1k
St Albans Park
35.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leopold
159
St Albans Park
35
Population
Leopold
13,272
St Albans Park
4,942
Metric leadLeopold 7St Albans Park 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | 53.2/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 75.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.7 / 1k | 35.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 31 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 9 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access; St Albans Park answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Leopold sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans Park.
People chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Leopold the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer St Albans Park.
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.