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 21,074 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 493 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,581 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 21,020 in June 2025 and an additional 241 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,232 persons per square kilometer. St Albans - North's growth rate of 2.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 83.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth, with the area expected to expand by 3,424 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 16.0% over the 16 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 over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, totalling 459 homes. In FY26 up until now, there have been 47 approvals. The average construction cost value of these new homes is $239,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This year alone, commercial development approvals amount to $10.3 million, indicating balanced commercial growth. Comparatively, St Albans - North has shown moderately higher new home approvals than Greater Melbourne, with a 47.0% increase per person over the five-year period. This balance between buyer choice and property value support is evident in the area's development composition: 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings. This shift from the existing housing stock of 70.0% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyle needs, offering more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 307 people per dwelling approval, St Albans - North exhibits characteristics of a low-density area.

However, population forecasts indicate an increase of 3,370 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to meet these future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

St Albans - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key 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 likely to be 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 9.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year. This is compared to Greater Melbourne's unemployment rate of 4.8%.

The workforce participation rate in St Albans - North is 58.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, only 13.2% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing. St Albans - North has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.5% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 4.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth 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.

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, with an average of $50,742, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages; Greater Melbourne's median income is $57,688 and average income is $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $49,993 (median) and $55,623 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in St Albans - North fall between the 3rd and 12th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 28.6% of residents (6,027 people), similar to regional levels at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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

St Albans - North's dwelling structure, 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 significantly lower than 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 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 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 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 also 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, comprising 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

The analysis of public transport in St Albans - North shows that there are 77 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 11 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate approximately 3,850 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located around 196 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transportation for 80% of residents, while 14% use the train.

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. The service frequency averages around 550 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 50 weekly trips per individual 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 for St Albans - North shows positive outcomes relative to national benchmarks. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts, with arthritis affecting 6.7% of residents and diabetes impacting 6.2%. Approximately 46% (~9,672 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

About 74.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better health outcomes than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.3% (3,848 people) of the population, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. National rankings for this age group are 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 Australia, has a population where 63.7% were born overseas and 73.7% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in St Albans-North, comprising 47.6% of its population, but Buddhism is significantly overrepresented with 14.9%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (22.7%), Vietnamese (21.8%), and English (8.1%).

Notably, Maltese (4.8%), Croatian (2.5%), and Serbian (1.7%) populations in St Albans-North are significantly higher than regional averages.

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

St Albans - North's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, St Albans - North has a higher proportion of 25-34 year-olds (18.1%) but fewer 35-44 year-olds (13.3%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.4% to 6.5%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 11.0% to 10.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests St Albans - North's age profile will significantly change, with the 55-64 group projected to grow by 33%, adding 777 residents to reach 3,125. Conversely, the 5-14 group is expected to decrease by 102 residents.