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Albanvale vs Deer Park

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

AlbanvaleDeer Park
Active1016
Safety8745
Wealth512
Value1017
Parks6221
Cafés2939
Transit6928
Green space7952
Active & healthy3129
Schools nearby (OSM)3436
Median rent$325/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$700,800$711,000
House sales this quarter1680
Population5,64118,145
Full profile Albanvale in full Deer Park in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Albanvale safer than Deer Park?

Albanvale scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Albanvale or Deer Park?

Albanvale has the lower median house price of the two ($700,800 vs $711,000).

Should I live in Albanvale or Deer Park?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Albanvale or Deer Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →