St Albans vs Albanvale
Albanvale (median $650,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than St Albans ($680,000).
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St Albans and Albanvale side by side
| Measure | St Albans | Albanvale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $680,000 | $650,500 |
| Median unit | $542,000 | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $470/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 8 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 5,641 |
| Median age | – | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
St Albans scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Albanvale (1001) sits above St Albans (965).
- For buyers
- Albanvale is the lower entry point at $650,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Albanvale edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 965).
St Albans vs Albanvale: common questions
Is St Albans or Albanvale cheaper to buy in?
Albanvale has the lower median house price at $650,500, roughly 4% below St Albans ($680,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Albans or Albanvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Albanvale scores 1001 vs 965 in St Albans. 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, St Albans or Albanvale?
St Albans scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
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