St Albans vs Kealba
St Albans (median $680,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Kealba ($773,000).
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| Measure | St Albans | Kealba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $680,000 | $773,000 |
| Median unit | $542,000 | $237,600 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $470/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 10 |
| Transit score | 70 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,226 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°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 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kealba (998) sits above St Albans (965).
- For buyers
- St Albans is the lower entry point at $680,000 median, 12% 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
- Kealba edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 965).
St Albans vs Kealba: common questions
Is St Albans or Kealba cheaper to buy in?
St Albans has the lower median house price at $680,000, roughly 12% below Kealba ($773,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does St Albans or Kealba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kealba scores 998 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 Kealba?
St Albans scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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