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 per ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation for the suburb of St Albans Park, the estimated population is around 4,824 as of February 2026. This shows a decrease of 118 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,942. The current resident population estimate of 4,810 by AreaSearch, based on June 2024 ABS ERP data release and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, reflects this decrease. This results in a density ratio of 1,517 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for St Albans Park.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate above median growth for regional areas nationally, with St Albans Park expected to increase by 628 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.7% over the 17-year period.

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 an average of two approvals per year for development over five years, from 2016 to 2020 inclusive. This low level of activity is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects.

St Albans Park has lower development levels than both the rest of Victoria and national averages. Recent construction consists of 50% detached dwellings and 50% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards denser development to cater to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring more diverse housing options. With approximately 2423 people per dwelling approval, St Albans Park exhibits a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 614 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Looking ahead, St Albans Park is expected to grow by 614 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely affecting the region: Aldershot Reserve Improvements, Whittington Family and Community Hub, Geelong Renewable Energy Zone, and Marshall Precinct Structure Plan. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment drivers in St Albans Park are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

St Albans Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in essential services. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation as of December 2025. There are 2,320 employed residents, which is 4.0% higher than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation is similar to Regional Vic.'s at 61.5%. Census responses show that only 11.8% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade has a significant presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.9% and employment decreased by 1.0%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 7.7%. In contrast, Regional Vic.'s employment contracted by 0.6%, labour force fell by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

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

St Albans Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

St Albans Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.7% houses and 14.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Vic.'s 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans Park was at 36.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in St Albans Park was $330, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, St Albans Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,400 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $330 than 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 account for the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.4% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional 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+ 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, 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

St Albans Park has 31 operational public transport stops. These are served by five distinct routes, offering a total of 1041 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed excellent, with residents typically residing 185 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (95%). On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 148 trips daily, translating to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

St Albans Park faces substantial health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~2,448 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.9%) and arthritis (10.3%), while 58.2% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age population has notably high chronic condition rates. There are 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,148 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, aligning with national rankings for 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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.7% born in Australia, 91.7% being citizens, and 93.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 47.8%, slightly higher than Regional Vic's 47.3%. The top three ancestry groups were English (31.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (8.9%).

Notable differences included Dutch representation at 2.3% (vs regional 1.7%), Scottish at 8.6% (vs 8.8%), and Croatian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

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

St Albans Park's median age of 45 years is modestly higher than Regional Vic.'s 43 years, which is considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Vic. average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.6% locally, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 8.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 12.5% to 15.6%, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 11.6%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 9.6% to 8.5%. Demographic modeling suggests St Albans Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 25-34 cohort projected to expand by 257 people (34%) from 752 to 1,010. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 15-24 cohorts.