St Albans Park

St Albans Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, St Albans Park's population is estimated at around 4,825. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,942 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch validation of new addresses and ABS ERP data released in June 2024. This results in a resident population of 4,820 with an additional 6 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 1,517 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch.

Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods. AreaSearch projections for St Albans Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections from 2023 are used with adjustments made by weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future trends project an above median population growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally. By 2041, St Albans Park's population is expected to increase by 612 persons, reflecting a total increase of 13.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in St Albans Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

St Albans Park has had minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years (15 approvals in total). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means that individual development projects can substantially influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

St Albans Park naturally has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Victoria and under national averages. New building activity shows 50% standalone homes and 50% attached dwellings, indicating a focus on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 86% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 3231 people per dwelling approval, St Albans Park reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate St Albans Park will gain 629 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Population forecasts indicate St Albans Park will gain 629 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

St Albans Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 3 projects likely impacting the area: Aldershot Reserve Improvements, Whittington Family and Community Hub, Geelong Renewable Energy Zone, and Marshall Precinct Structure Plan. The following details these key projects in order of relevance.

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The labour market performance in St Albans Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

St Albans Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.5% as of June 2025, and an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. The area had 2,383 residents employed while its unemployment rate was 3.7% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in St Albans Park is similar to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Residents are primarily employed in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly specialized with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.5% compared to the regional 7.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count.

Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.4%, and labour force by 2.2%, raising unemployment by 0.7 percentage points, contrasting with Rest of Vic.'s employment contraction of 0.9% and labour force fall of 0.4%. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Albans Park's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

St Albans Park's median income among taxpayers was $51,160 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $60,406 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Vic.'s median and average incomes of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for St Albans Park's median income are approximately $57,381, with average income estimated at $67,751. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in St Albans Park fall between the 19th and 21st percentiles nationally. The data shows that 31.4% of the population (1,515 individuals) have incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 30.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile nationally.

St Albans Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in St Albans Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is comparable to Non-Metro Vic.'s composition of 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans Park was higher at 36.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,400, lower than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,712. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $335. Nationally, St Albans Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

St Albans Park features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 25.0% couples with children, 28.7% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of St Albans Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 12.3%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.6%). A total of 23.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 7.2% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Educational facilities seem to be situated outside the immediate catchment area, necessitating families to access schools in neighboring regions.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 31 active stops in St Albans Park, served by buses. These stops are used by three routes offering a total of 609 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 185 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is 87 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in St Albans Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

St Albans Park faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents.

Approximately 51% (~2,448 people) have private health cover, which is relatively low compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (affecting 10.9%) and arthritis (impacting 10.3%). Notably, 58.2% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than the 65.9% reported in Rest of Vic. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.4% (1,177 people), compared to the 16.8% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of the general population.

St Albans Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

St Albans Park had a lower cultural diversity, with 87.7% born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, at 47.8%, compared to 47.4% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notably, Dutch (2.3%) and Scottish (8.6%) were overrepresented, while Croatian was underrepresented at 0.6%.

St Albans Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

St Albans Park has a median age of 46, which is slightly higher than Rest of Vic.'s figure of 43 and significantly higher than Australia's national norm of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 15.0% of the population, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 5-14 cohort makes up 8.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has grown from 12.5% to 15.0%, and the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.0%. By 2041, St Albans Park's population is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 40%, reaching 1,013 people from the current 723. Meanwhile, the 75-84 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.