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Marshall vs St Albans Park, VIC suburb comparison

Marshall for schools; St Albans Park for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

MarshallSt Albans Park

Overall score

Marshall

42.3/100

St Albans Park

50.0/100

Crime rate

Marshall

26.2 / 1k

St Albans Park

33.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Marshall

76

St Albans Park

35

Population

Marshall

2,299

St Albans Park

4,942

Metric leadMarshall 3St Albans Park 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMarshallSt Albans Park
Overall score42.3/10050.0/100
Housing (desirability)57.4/10081.2/100
Crime rate26.2 / 1k33.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools33
Parks & reserves26
Public transport stops1931
Walkability28.5/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities7635
Planning activity279
Population2,2994,942
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/102/10

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 and nearby cafés and amenities; St Albans Park answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Marshall sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in St Albans Park.

Households prioritising schools may find Marshall the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Albans Park.

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