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

The population of the St Albans Park statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 4,822 as of November 2025. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 4,942 people, a drop of 120 individuals or approximately 2.4%. This estimation is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following the examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional six validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 1,516 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in the area during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for non-metropolitan areas nationally, with the St Albans Park (SA2) expected to increase by 615 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.2% 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 had 13 dwelling approvals over five years ending in December 2021, averaging two annually. This reflects its rural nature where development is driven by local housing needs rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Compared to the rest of Victoria and national averages, St Albans Park has lower development activity. New building activity comprised 67% standalone homes and 33% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering diverse price points. This shift from the existing 86% houses indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With approximately 2424 people per dwelling approval, St Albans Park is a mature market. By 2041, its population is forecast to grow by 635 residents (AreaSearch estimate as of March 2023).

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 has identified three 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 those most relevant.

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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, particularly in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 7.3%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, there are 2,333 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Vic., at 57.4%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is notably strong, with a share of employment 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.5% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population data. In the 12 months prior, labour force decreased by 0.7%, and employment declined by 1.1%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate, contrasting with Rest of Vic.'s marginal unemployment increase. State-level data from 25-Nov shows VIC's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Albans Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The suburb of St Albans Park's income level is lower than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in St Albans Park is $51,160 and the average income stands at $60,406. For comparison, Rest of Vic.'s figures are $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $55,381 (median) and $65,389 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in St Albans Park all fall between the 19th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 31.4% of the population (1,514 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the broader area's 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.4% of income remaining, ranking at the 22nd percentile.

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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in St Albans Park with 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans Park was at 36.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,712. Median weekly rent in St Albans Park was $330, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $335 and the national figure of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

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%. 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 (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (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 notable 23.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 7.2% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

A substantial 23.3% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.2% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis in St Albans Park shows 31 active public transport stops operating. These are mixed bus services. There are 5 different routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 1,041 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 148 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 33 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% (~2447 people) have private health cover, lower than the state average of 53.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 10.9% and 10.3% respectively. Around 58.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.9% statewide. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.4% (1176 people), compared to the state average of 16.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a low level of cultural diversity. 87.7% of its residents were born in Australia, 91.7% held citizenship, and 93.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 47.8%, slightly higher than the regional average of 47.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (8.9%). Notably, Dutch ancestry was overrepresented at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, Scottish at 8.6% versus 8.3%, and Croatian at 0.6% against a regional average of 1.5%.

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

St Albans Park has a median age of 46, which is higher than the Rest of Vic. figure of 43 and the national norm of 38. The age group of 25-34 shows strong representation at 15.0%, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 12.5% to 15.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.0%. By 2041, St Albans Park is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 40%, reaching 1,014 people from 723. Meanwhile, the 75 to 84 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to see population declines.