Median house price
$693k
+15% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
St Albans Park, 3219
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,747
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.9%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,317/wk
Employment rate
55.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$692,700
Languages at home
6.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Punjabi, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
St Albans Park is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Greater Geelong Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
St Albans Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Population (ERP)
4,747
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#23
among Metro Melbourne · Mature
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
24th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2170th in Australia
- State rank
- 466th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #23 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #297 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $490
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $692,700
- Median price change
- +14.5%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,747(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -1.9% over 5 years · 49th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +14
- Change in 5 years
- -90
- Growth rank in VIC
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,750), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,942
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,317
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 96 of 2,096
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,400
- Employment rate
- 55.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,710 / 286 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 159
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 260 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.6%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage11
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft13
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle26
- C32 Drug Possession14
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order21
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 948
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 24th
School list
- Whittington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 896 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Geelong East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 948 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 147 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- MacKillop Specialist SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 196 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
31 public transport stops in this suburb
- East End Cres/Aldershot Rd
- Elizabeth St/Townsend Rd
- Grafton St/Wilsons Rd
- Lucy Ct/Townsend Rd
- Westmoreland St/Wilsons Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 playgrounds · 3 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 31 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.62
Health & services(1)
- Geelong ClinicHospital
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Aitken ParkPark
- Aldershot ReservePark
- Ellstone ReservePark
- Ottoman ReservePark
- Paramount Cresent ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Stan Swain ParkPark
- Playground (6)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(4)
- Bbq
- Parking (3)
- Shelter (9)
- Tannoch Brae Aged CareSocial Facility
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aitken ParkPark
- Aldershot ReservePark
- Ellstone ReservePark
- Ottoman ReservePark
- Paramount Cresent ReservePark
- Stan Swain ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Geelong Clinic (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Geelong ClinicHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 291
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 61.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
9 planning-related records
2021· 3 proposals
August 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision & removal of Restriction on PS422424Q13-14 CEDARWOOD COURT ST ALBANS PARK 3219NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Construct a Verandah4 Dunbar RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision26 ALDERSHOT ROAD ST ALBANS PARK 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
June 2020
- Construction of a Verandah to a Dwelling within an Existing Retirement Village6 Cooper DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision64 St Albans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Construction of a Dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm1/51 Grafton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Verandah10 Cooper DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Buildings and Works Associated with Extensions to Hospital and Car Parking94-102 Townsend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Buildings and Works Associated with Extensions to Hospital and Car Parking94-102 Townsend RoadWithdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
2 heritage places
- ST ALBANS HOMESTEADNH0741
- ST ALBANS HOMESTEAD GATE LODGENH1113
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Corio
- Member of Parliament
- Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,756
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.6 km away).
Coalition 32.3%Labor 67.7%
4.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- St Albans ParkLabor 66.8% · Coalition 33.2% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- ThomsonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Newcomb SouthLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- Geelong SouthLabor 75.7% · Coalition 24.3% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- NewcombLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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