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St Albans

VIC 3021 • Greater Melbourne

38,042
Population (2021)
$62,660
Median Household Income
12.87 km²
Area
$325/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalDiverseAffordableSuburbanFamily-Friendly
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About St Albans

St Albans is a large residential suburb in Melbourne's west, 17 kilometres north-west of the CBD in the City of Brimbank. The 2021 Census recorded 38,042 residents, a modest rise from 37,309 in 2016, with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $1,205 a week. Vietnam is the most common overseas country of birth, and Vietnamese ancestry is the largest group, alongside substantial Indian, Filipino and Maltese communities. Housing is mostly established houses and units spread across about 13 square kilometres.

The town centre along Alfrieda Street, Main Road East and Main Road West is lined with Vietnamese restaurants, grocers and bakeries, and St Albans Market sits on St Albans Road. St Albans station, rebuilt below ground in 2016, is on the Sunbury line about 30 minutes from Town Hall through the Metro Tunnel, and Ginifer station is also in the suburb. Buses from the station interchange run to Highpoint, Watergardens, Brimbank Central and Caroline Springs. Victoria University's St Albans campus and schools such as St Albans Secondary College and Catholic Regional College serve local students, and the suburb suits households looking for an affordable, highly multicultural neighbourhood with a direct train to the city.

St Albans falls under postcode 3021 and is governed by the Brimbank Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fraser, while state elections fall under the St Albans (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3021
Urban Area
Keilor
LGA / Council
Brimbank
Federal Electorate
Fraser
State Electorate
St Albans (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.75°, 144.81°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
12.87 km²
Population Density
2,956 /km²
Elevation
64m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in St Albans for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$680K
106 sales · ▲ 4.6% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$542K
62 sales · ▲ 5.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3021

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3021, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,822
Median 2023–24
$45,543
▲ 17.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,590

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3021; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$21,684
Personal Income 2021
$25,532
▲ 17.7% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$25,532 / yr
$491/wk
Household
$62,660 / yr
$1205/wk
Family
$68,484 / yr
$1317/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

St Albans
0.6 km
8 min
Ginifer
1.4 km
17 min

Bus Services

  • 408 — Highpoint Shopping Centre about 30 min
  • 419, 421, 425 — Watergardens station about 20-30 min
  • 423, 424 — Brimbank Central about 15-25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
17 km
By Train
About 30 min to Town Hall on the Sunbury line via the Metro Tunnel. Change at Town Hall for Flinders Street.
By Car (Peak)
40-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ The Western Ring Road is the main highway link. Ginifer station is also in the suburb, about 2 kilometres south of St Albans station.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

The Alfrieda Street and Main Road shops are walkable from the station, but many residential streets need a bus or car for larger trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of St Albans

Census 2016
37,309
Census 2021
38,042
▲ 2.0% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~38,790

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Brimbank Local Government Area, which contains St Albans. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
362.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.0% 10yr Down 49.2%
Motor vehicle theft
492.5 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Up 23.9%
Non-FV assault
306.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 18.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,524.3 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 13.2%
View all offence subgroups for Brimbank →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,368
Born Overseas 22,222

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 8,176
  • 2. India 2,222
  • 3. Philippines 1,148
  • 4. Malta 1,046
  • 5. Iraq 534
  • 6. Croatia 522
  • 7. Pakistan 515
  • 8. North Macedonia 508
  • 9. New Zealand 496
  • 10. Greece 449

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 9,789
Australian 3,002
English 2,871
Chinese 2,799
Maltese 1,679
Indian 1,586
Filipino 1,418
Croatian 934
Greek 864
Italian 849

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

2,682
Both parents born in Australia
30,157
Both parents born overseas
1,614
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.6%
No Religion
19.9%
Buddhism
15.6%
Islam
5.9%
Hinduism
3.9%
Sikhism
3.3%
Judaism
0.0%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,142 (5.6%)
5-14 years
4,076 (10.7%)
15-19 years
2,012 (5.3%)
20-24 years
2,905 (7.6%)
25-34 years
6,756 (17.8%)
35-44 years
4,909 (12.9%)
45-54 years
4,310 (11.3%)
55-64 years
4,153 (10.9%)
65-74 years
3,643 (9.6%)
75-84 years
2,216 (5.8%)
85+ years
926 (2.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Albans known for? +

St Albans is known for its Vietnamese community and the food strip through Alfrieda Street and the Main Roads, with restaurants, grocers and bakeries. At the 2021 Census, Vietnamese was the largest ancestry and Vietnam the most common overseas birthplace. It is one of Melbourne's most multicultural suburbs.

How far is St Albans from Melbourne CBD? +

St Albans is 17 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD. Sunbury line trains take about 30 minutes to Town Hall through the Metro Tunnel. The drive is typically about 25 to 35 minutes off-peak and about 40 to 60 minutes in peak traffic.

Does St Albans have public transport? +

Yes. St Albans station on the Sunbury line was rebuilt below ground in 2016 and is a staffed premium station and bus interchange, with Ginifer station also in the suburb. Bus routes include 408 to Highpoint, 419, 421 and 425 to Watergardens, and 423 and 424 to Brimbank Central.

Is St Albans a good place to live? +

St Albans suits households who want an affordable western suburb, a strong multicultural food scene and a direct train to the city. The 2021 median household income was $1,205 a week, below the national median, and much of the housing is established rather than new. Victoria University's St Albans campus and several primary and secondary schools are in the area.

What is the postcode for St Albans? +

The postcode for St Albans, Victoria is 3021. It sits in the City of Brimbank, about 17 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD.

What shops and restaurants are in St Albans? +

The town centre runs along Alfrieda Street, Main Road East, Main Road West and East Esplanade, with nearly 300 businesses including Vietnamese restaurants, grocers and specialty shops. St Albans Market is on St Albans Road, near the station. Larger centres such as Watergardens and Brimbank Central are a bus ride away.

What is the average income in St Albans? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in St Albans is about $491 per week (around $25,500 per year). The median household income is $1,205 per week and the median family income is $1,317 per week.

What is the median house price in St Albans? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $680,000, up 4.6% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $542,000, up 5.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of St Albans? +

The median age in St Albans is 36. The largest age group is 25–34 (6,756 residents, around 18%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 18% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is St Albans a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. St Albans is part of the Brimbank LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of St Albans? +

The population of St Albans is 38,042 according to the 2021 Census, up 2.0% from 37,309 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of St Albans is around 38,790. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in St Albans? +

In St Albans, the median weekly rent is $325, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500 (2021 Census).