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 was around 21,165 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 584 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,581. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 21,003 in June 2024 and an additional 213 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,246 persons per square kilometer, placing St Albans - North in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 2.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 2.6%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.4% of overall population gains 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 using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends project an above median population growth, with the area expected to expand by 3,593 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 16.2% 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 has averaged approximately 91 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25459 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved in FY26 to date. The population has declined recently, suggesting supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New homes are built at an average expected construction cost of $239,000, under regional levels, indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. This financial year, $10.3 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, St Albans - North shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 48.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. New development consists of 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, currently at 70.0% houses.

St Albans - North has around 307 people per dwelling approval, indicating characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts suggest St Albans - North will gain approximately 3,430 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

St Albans - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects 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 likely to be 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 9.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4%.

As of September 2025, there are 9,402 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Melbourne's at 5.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 48.8%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing are leading employment industries among residents. Transport, postal & warehousing has notably high concentration with levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical employs only 4.5% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4%, but the unemployment rate rose by 1.7 percentage points due to labour force growth of 5.4%. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% with a smaller rise in unemployment. State-level data from VIC shows employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year as of 25-Nov, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Albans - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 was $42,453 and the average was $48,256 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,615 (median) and $54,124 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in St Albans - North all fall between the 3rd and 12th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 28.6% of residents (6,053 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 11th percentile nationally.

St Albans - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

St Albans - North's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans - North was 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 $1,700. Median weekly rent in St Albans - North was $330, compared to Melbourne metro's $346. Nationally, St Albans - North's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,473 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

St Albans - North features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-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%, with lone person households at 24.5% and group households comprising 5.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

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 – advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 16.9%. Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.6% in primary, 7.6% in secondary, and 6.1% in 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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 10 routes, facilitating 5,480 weekly passenger trips in total. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 196 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 782 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 71 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in St Albans - North is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

St Albans - North shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Private health cover is low, at approximately 46% (~9,735 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 48.1% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 6.7% of residents) and diabetes (6.2%), while 74.3% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 73.5%. The area has a larger elderly population, with 18.1% aged 65 and over (3,820 people).

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 is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 63.7% of its population born overseas and 73.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in St Albans-North, comprising 47.6% of people. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 14.9%, compared to 12.5% across Greater Melbourne.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.7%), Vietnamese (21.8%), and English (8.1%). There are also notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Maltese is overrepresented at 4.8%, Croatian at 2.5%, and Serbian at 1.7%.

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

St Albans - North's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, St Albans - North had a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.2%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.4% to 6.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 declined from 6.0% to 5.0%. Demographic modelling suggests that St Albans - North's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 854 residents to reach a total of 3,246. In contrast, both the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.