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VIC · Brimbank Council

St Albans, 3021

Current weather

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Desirability score

60/100

728th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

St Albans (Vic.) is a larger established suburb in the Brimbank area, home to around 38,042 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 4,034 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 106.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 14 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
38,042
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,205
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,039 of 13,425
Median monthly mortgage
$1,500
Employment rate
43.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,346 / 1,970 / 1,131

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
4,034
Against the person
609
Against property
2,362
Rate per 1,000 residents
106
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 62 residents
State safety percentile
77.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage298
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle719
  • B49 Other Theft287
  • C32 Drug Possession296
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order317

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
14
Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
958.5
  • Catholic Regional College St AlbansSecondary
  • Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary
  • Jackson SchoolSpecial
  • Kings Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary
  • St Albans East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Albans Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Albans Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Albans North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Albans Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

171 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ginifer Station
  • Keilor Plains Station
  • Keilor Plains Station
  • St Albans Station
  • St Albans Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 19/04/2026 and 12/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, FURLONG-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON18 Apr 2026 – 11 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 19/04/2026 and 12/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, FURLONG-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON18 Apr 2026 – 11 Mar 2027
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 19/04/2026 and 12/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, FURLONG-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON18 Apr 2026 – 11 Mar 2027
  • Survey Operations activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN RING IN-WESTERN RAMP OF15 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

80 planning-related records

2021· 36 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Single dwelling USE OF THE LAND FOR A RETAIL PREMISE
    73 ALFRIEDA STREET ST ALBANS 3021Lapsed
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    31 WILLATON STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 838830J) OF LAND AFFECTED BY A SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY
    28 JEFFERSON STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 4 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 841176U)
    84 POWER STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DWELLINGS (2 x TRIPLE STOREY AND 2 x DOUBLE STOREY)
    35 WEST ESPLANADE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 904224N) ADJACENT TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1
    203 SUNSHINE AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    49 BIGGS STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Liquor License and PPAR-Liquor License USE OF THE LAND FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR PURSUANT TO A CAFE AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (PREMISES 24A)
    24 ALFRIEDA STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Community Care Accommodation and PPAR-Alter building structure or dwel DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR COMMUNITY CARE ACCOMMODATION
    20 MANFRED AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor License and PPAR-Liquor License USE OF THE LAND FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR WITH A CAFÉ/RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE AND REDUCTION TO CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    57 ST ALBANS ROAD ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant and PPAR-Subdivision-removal of covena REMOVAL OF THE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT CONTAINED IN TRANSFER 2015379 AS IT APPLIES TO VOLUME 08166 FOLIO 657
    19 LESTER AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ADD A VERANDAH TO UNIT 1
    1/61 IVANHOE AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS WITHIN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 9 (DDO9)
    5 PERRY STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retirement Village and PPAR-Extend exist building or structure AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR ELEVEN (11) ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING SPACES AND SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THE LANDSCAPING
    181R FURLONG ROAD ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other/Miscellaneous and PPAR-Other DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE LAND AS A PLANT NURSERY
    28 CURRUNGHI COURT ST ALBANS 3021Lapsed
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 843407R)
    12 CLARE STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    63 STATION AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Withdrawn
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling and Rooming House and PPAR-Other CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY BUILDING WITHIN A DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 9
    10 LYALL STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Child Care Centre and PPAR-One or more new buildings USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A CHILD CARE CENTRE ON LAND WITHIN THE GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE AND THE SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY AND THE DISPLAY OF BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE
    16 JEFFERSON STREET ST ALBANS 3021Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 11 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 842812M) OF LAND AFFECTED BY A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 9
    16 GERTRUDE STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 849729K)
    26 CLEVELAND STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 844645T) OF LAND AFFECTED BY A SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY
    13 MOFFAT STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    2 TOORA COURT ST ALBANS 3021Lapsed
  • Take Away Food Premise and PPAR-Other USE OF LAND FOR TAKE AWAY FOOD PREMISES (MOBILE FOOD VAN)
    276-278 MAIN RD EASTNo permit required
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    40 CLEVELAND STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings & Works to Commercial Premise and Hospital and PPAR-One or m AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 1(F) OF THE PLANNING PERMIT TO REORIENTATE ONE CAR PARKING SPACE
    145 FURLONG ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 4 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 842039A)
    1/7 PERRETT AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising/Signage and Change of Use and Child Care Centre and PPAR-C AMENDMENT TO PERMIT CONDITIONS TO INCREASE OPERATING HOURS AND NUMBER OF STAFF
    45 ERRINGTON ROAD ST ALBANS 3021Lapsed
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    195 DENTON AVENUELapsed

  • March 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR INTERNAL RE-ARRANGEMENTS OF THE UNITS, MAKE ALTERATIONS TO THE SETBACKS OF UNIT 1 & 3 AND RELOCATE THE CARPORTS TO UNIT 1 & 3
    10 GEORGE STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ALTER THE LANDSCAPING
    37 PENNELL AVENUEWithdrawn
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND ENDORSED PLANS TO CHANGE A CONDITION REQUIRED BY MELBOURNE WATER AND ALTER THE DRIVEWAY LEVELS
    96 GEORGE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    18 COX STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS (CARPORT) TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR
    61 MANFRED AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT (8) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    33 OBERON AVENUE ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    75 POWER STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 4 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Liquor License and PPAR-Liquor License USE OF THE LAND FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR PURSUANT TO A CAFE/RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EXISTING FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES
    2S/329S MAIN RD EASTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THIRTEEN (13) TRIPLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND TWO (2) SHOPS
    23 VICTORIA CRESCENTLapsed
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    18 FOX STREET ST ALBANS 3021Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    103 THEODORE STREET ST ALBANS 3021Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

235 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • NABATM
  • Amanie’s BakeryBakery
  • BreadtopBakery

    27 Alfrieda Street

  • Louise BakeryBakery
  • Pool BarBar

    27 Alfrieda Street

  • Alfrieda Beauty CentreBeauty salon

    23 Alfrieda Street

  • Anh TrangBeauty salon
  • JulieBeauty salon

    12 East Esplanade

  • LV Lucious NailsBeauty salon
  • Western Hairdressing SuppliesBeauty salon

    67 Alfrieda Street

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

34 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alfrieda Street Civic SquarePark
  • Arthur Street ReservePark
  • Ashton Avenue ReservePark
  • Biggs Street ReservePark
  • Callow ParkPark
  • Churchill ReservePark
  • Conrad Street ReservePark
  • Corunna Avenue ReservePark
  • Cowper Avenue ReservePark
  • Cowra Avenue ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
24
Emergency department
On site
  • Advance Healthcareclinic
  • Alfrieda St PharmacyAlfrieda Streetpharmacy
  • Cernavin Dental ClinicMain Road Eastdentist
  • Chemist WarehouseMain Road Eastpharmacy
  • ClinicCollins Streetclinic
  • Dong Yi Chinese MedicineAlfrieda Streetpharmacy
  • Dr AnhAlfrieda Streetdentist
  • Dr Luu Minh Khoayes
  • Family Medical CentreAlfrieda Streetyes
  • Future Medical Imaging GroupMain Road Westdoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

10 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bella BambiniCollins Streetkindergarten
  • Little Babe's Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • RowenaEast Esplanadekindergarten
  • Southwold Street KindergartenSouthwold Streetkindergarten
  • St Albans East Preschoolkindergarten
  • St Albans Main Road East Early Learning CentreMain Road Eastkindergarten
  • Sweet Sounds Early Learning CentreElizabeth Streetkindergarten
  • Tina Lamchildcare
  • Willis Street Kindergartenkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
67
Parks (OSM)
55

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
60.0/100
National rank
728th in Australia
State rank
201st in VIC
Peer rank
#56 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#146 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime298
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime719
  • B49 Other Theftcrime287
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime296
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime317
  • Bella BambinichildcareCollins Streetkindergarten
  • Little Babe's Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • RowenachildcareEast Esplanadekindergarten
  • Southwold Street KindergartenchildcareSouthwold Streetkindergarten
  • St Albans East Preschoolchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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