St Albans - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 21,165 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 584 people from the 2021 Census total of 20,581, indicating a growth rate of about 2.8%. The change is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was around 21,003 in June 2024 and 213 new addresses were validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 3,246 persons per square kilometer, placing St Albans - North in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 region at 2.8% versus 2.6%. Overseas migration contributed about 86.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Nationally, statistical areas are projected to have above median population growth, with St Albans - North expected to increase by approximately 3,593 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of about 16.2% over the 17-year period.

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 FY21 to FY25, with a total of 459 homes approved during this period. As of FY26, 22 homes have been approved. The average construction cost value for these dwellings was $239,000, which is lower than regional levels.

In FY26, commercial development approvals amounted to $10.3 million. Compared to Greater Melbourne, St Albans - North has shown moderately higher new home approvals, averaging 48.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY21 to FY25. This indicates a balance between buyer choice and support for current property values in the area. The new development in St Albans - North consists of 21.0% standalone homes and 79.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living. This change is notable given that the existing housing stock is currently 70.0% houses.

This trend suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and a response to changing lifestyles and demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 307 people per dwelling approval, St Albans - North exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. However, population forecasts indicate that the area will gain approximately 3,430 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

St Albans - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Monmia Primary School Playground Upgrade, Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Keilor Downs Recreation Reserve Upgrade, and Milleara Shopping Centre. 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 9.2%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 4.6%. In June 2025, 9,599 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.6% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags significantly at 48.8% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and transport, postal & warehousing.

The area 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%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6% while labour force increased by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to St Albans - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7%% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

St Albans - North median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $42,453. Average income was $48,256. This is lower than national averages. Greater Melbourne's median income was $54,892 and average income was $73,761. By September 2025, estimated median income in St Albans - North would be approximately $47,615, and average income $54,124, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in St Albans - North fall between the 3rd and 12th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 28.6% of residents (6,053 people), similar to regional levels at 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 12th percentile.

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

The 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 differed from Melbourne metro's structure of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in St Albans - North was at 35.8%, similar to Melbourne metro. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (24.6%) or rented (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,473, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,700 and the national average of $1,863 as of 2021. The median weekly rent figure in St Albans - North was $330, compared to Melbourne metro's $346 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 29.5%, consisting of 24.5% lone person households and 5.0% group households. 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 prominent, with 26.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (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% pursuing tertiary education. There are nine schools operating within St Albans - North, educating approximately 3,066 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 951) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes six primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

St Albans - North has 77 operational public transport stops. These comprise a mix of train and bus services, with 10 different routes in total. Each week, these routes facilitate 5,480 passenger trips.

Residential accessibility to transport is high, with an average distance of 196 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 782 trips across all routes, which translates to around 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 above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, certain cohorts such as older adults and those at higher risk have condition rates higher than the national average. Private health cover is found to be extremely low in the area, at approximately 46% (around 9,735 people), compared to 48.1% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 6.7%) and diabetes (6.2%), while 74.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne figure of 73.5%. The area has an 18.1% population aged 65 and over, comprising approximately 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, one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, has 73.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 63.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in St Albans-North, with 47.6% of people adhering to it. Notably, Buddhism comprises 14.9% of the population, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (22.7%), Vietnamese (21.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 15.7%), and English (8.1%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of Maltese (4.8% vs regional 4.6%), Croatian (2.5% vs 2.2%), and Serbian (1.7% vs 1.0%) ethnic groups.

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

At 36 years, St Albans - North's median age is nearly matching the Greater Melbourne average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, St Albans - North has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.2%). Between 2021 and 2026, the age group of 75 to 84 grew from 5.4% to 6.3% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 0 to 4 declined from 6.0% to 5.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests St Albans - North's age profile will evolve significantly. 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 see reduced numbers.