St Clair vs Albert Park
Albert Park (median $1,060,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than St Clair ($1,110,000). Over the past year, Albert Park (+20.3%) ran 27.3 percentage points ahead of St Clair (-7%) on house-price growth.
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St Clair and Albert Park side by side
| Measure | St Clair | Albert Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,110,000 | $1,060,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $250,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.0% | +20.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $572/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,634 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 403 mm | 439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.2°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 Clair scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Albert Park (1008) sits above St Clair (996). Albert Park skews owner-occupied (69%), St Clair runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Albert Park is the lower entry point at $1,060,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: St Clair delivers the better gross yield (2.95% vs 2.94%), but Albert Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Albert Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 996).
St Clair vs Albert Park: common questions
Is St Clair or Albert Park cheaper to buy in?
Albert Park has the lower median house price at $1,060,000, roughly 5% below St Clair ($1,110,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, St Clair or Albert Park?
Over the past 12 months, Albert Park grew +20.3% vs -7% in St Clair, a gap of 27.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does St Clair or Albert Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Albert Park scores 1008 vs 996 in St Clair. 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 Clair or Albert Park?
St Clair scores 46/100 on walkability vs 36/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, St Clair or Albert Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.95% in St Clair vs 2.94% in Albert Park. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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