Overall score
Marshall
42.0/100
St Albans Park
41.8/100
Marshall vs St Albans Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Marshall for retirees and schools; St Albans Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarshallSt Albans Park
Crime rate
Marshall
23.8 / 1k
St Albans Park
35.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marshall
78
St Albans Park
35
Population
Marshall
2,299
St Albans Park
4,942
Metric leadMarshall 5St Albans Park 62 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 retireesMarshall
- Best for familiesSt Albans Park
- Best for investmentSt Albans Park
- Best for best valueSt Albans Park
- Best for best schoolsMarshall
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 | Marshall | St Albans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 41.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.8/100 | 75.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 35.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 31 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 9 |
| Green cover | 13.6% | 2.4% |
| Population | 2,299 | 4,942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marshall is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and St Albans Park is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Marshall sits in a middle-ring position, whereas St Albans Park is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Marshall is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; St Albans Park answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Marshall sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans Park.
Households prioritising schools may find Marshall the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers 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.