St Albans - North

St Albans - North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

St Albans - North's population is approximately 21,323 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 742 people, a 3.6% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 20,581. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,002 in June 2024 and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,270 persons per square kilometer, placing St Albans - North in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.6% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.6%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting with a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with St Albans - North expected to expand by 3,593 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 15.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees St Albans - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

St Albans - North averaged approximately 91 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 459 homes. In FY-26, 26 homes have been approved so far. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $239,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers.

Between FY-21 and FY-25, St Albans - North showed 48.0% higher new home approvals per person compared to Greater Melbourne. The area's new development consists of 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the existing housing composition, which is currently 70.0% houses. This change may be due to decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles seeking more affordable, diverse housing options. St Albans - North has a population density of around 307 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density area. Population forecasts suggest the area will gain approximately 3,272 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections. Additionally, $10.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded in FY-26, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area.

St Albans - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Keilor Downs Recreation Reserve Upgrade, Milleara Shopping Centre, and St Albans Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan. The following list details those most relevant.

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

St Albans - North has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 9.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%.

In September 2025, 9,402 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 5.0%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in St Albans - North lagged significantly at 58.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Only 13.2% of residents worked from home based on Census responses, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area had a particularly notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average. Professional & technical employed only 4.5% of local workers compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 5.4%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 1.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Albans - North's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in St Albans - North SA2 is $45,606 and the average is $50,742 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages; Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $49,368 (median) and $54,928 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in St Albans - North fall between the 3rd and 12th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant, with 28.6% of residents (6,098 people) falling within it, similar to regional levels at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, with only 81.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in St Albans - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans - North stood at 35.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 24.6% and rented dwellings at 39.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,473, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in St Albans - North was $330, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, St Albans - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

St Albans - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.5% of all households, including 29.7% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.5%, consisting of 24.5% lone person households and 5.0% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

St Albans - North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 21.9%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 26.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (16.9%). Educational participation is high, with 33.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.6% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

St Albans - North has 77 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 3,850 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 196 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily, primarily using cars (80%), while 14% use trains. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 550 trips per day, equating to approximately 50 weekly trips per stop.

St Albans - North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for St Albans - North residents. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions were largely in line with national benchmarks, though common health conditions were slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover was extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~9,787 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (6.7%) and diabetes (6.2%), with 74.3% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,983 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

St Albans - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

St Albans - North, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, has a population where 63.7% were born overseas and 73.7% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in St Albans - North, comprising 47.6% of its population. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented with 14.9%, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Other at 22.7%, Vietnamese at 21.8%, and English at 8.1%. These percentages differ significantly from regional averages: Other (22.7% vs 14.6%), Vietnamese (21.8% vs 1.9%), and English (8.1% vs 20.1%). Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Maltese at 4.8% (vs regional 1.1%), Croatian at 2.5% (vs regional 0.7%), and Serbian at 1.7% (vs regional 0.4%).

St Albans - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of St Albans - North is 37, matching Greater Melbourne's figure and closely aligning with Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 9.8%, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 13.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 6.6% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 18.6% to 17.3%, and the 0 to 4 group has dropped from 6.0% to 4.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in St Albans - North's age structure. The 55 to 64 group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 789 people and reaching 3,246 from its current 2,456. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 group is expected to decrease by 122 residents.