St Albans Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for St Albans, VIC 3021 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$680,000
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.6%
Weekly Rent
$470
Renter Demand
51%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.7%
Low — tight market
Population
38,042
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3021
Median house price $680,000
Median unit price $542,000
Weekly rent (median) $470/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.6% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 51.1%
Vacancy rate 0.70%
Population 38,042
Median household income $62,660/yr
Owner-occupied 48.9%
Median age 36 yrs
Total dwellings 8,755

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 69

St Albans shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.7%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (69 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 12
Primary 9
Secondary 3
Schools in St Albans
Kings Park Primary School Primary · Government
Sacred Heart School Primary · Catholic
St Albans East Primary School Primary · Government
St Albans Heights Primary School Primary · Government
St Albans Meadows Primary School Primary · Government
St Albans North Primary School Primary · Government
St Albans Primary School Primary · Government
Stevensville Primary School Primary · Government
University Park Primary School Primary · Government
Catholic Regional College Secondary · Catholic
St Albans Secondary College Secondary · Government
Victoria University Secondary College Secondary · Government
Jackson School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

St Albans's 3.6% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Mornington, VIC
6.9% yield
$525,000
Lilydale, VIC
6.5% yield
$482,500
Mornington, VIC
6.5% yield
$558,000
Berwick, VIC
6.4% yield
$487,500
Carrum, VIC
6.3% yield
$510,000
Dromana, VIC
6.3% yield
$492,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $680,000
Deposit (20%) $136,000
Loan (80% LVR) $544,000
Weekly rent $470/wk
Annual rent income $24,440/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Albans a good suburb to invest in?

St Albans has a high renter proportion (51%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in St Albans?

The median house price in St Albans is approximately $680,000 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in St Albans?

The indicative gross rental yield in St Albans is 3.6%, based on a median weekly rent of $470 against a median price of $680,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does St Albans compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare St Albans against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is St Albans a safe suburb?

St Albans shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 69 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in St Albans?

St Albans has 13 known schools, including Kings Park Primary School, Sacred Heart School, St Albans East Primary School, St Albans Heights Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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