Side by sideSuburb comparison

Albert Park vs South Melbourne Dc.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

South Melbourne Dc scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Albert Park (1126) sits above South Melbourne Dc (1092).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Albert Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1092).

Common questionsAlbert Park vs South Melbourne Dc

Common questions

Does Albert Park or South Melbourne Dc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Albert Park scores 1126 vs 1092 in South Melbourne Dc. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Albert Park or South Melbourne Dc?

South Melbourne Dc scores 100/100 on walkability vs 48/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Albert Park
Metric
South Melbourne Dc

Price & Market

$2,085,000
Median house
$810,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$1150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$421/wk
$643/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

48
Walk score
100
80
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
10,043
Population
11,548
46
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1126
Avg ICSEA
1092

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).