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Kealba vs St Albans

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.5 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

KealbaSt Albans
Active1659
Safety4130
Wealth163
Value175
Parks4044
Cafés3039
Transit3539
Green space8230
Active & healthy4630
Schools nearby (OSM)2253
Median rent$370/wk $325/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$752,000$730,000
House sales this quarter15108
Population3,22638,042
Full profile Kealba in full St Albans 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 Kealba safer than St Albans?

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

Which is cheaper, Kealba or St Albans?

St Albans has the lower median house price of the two ($730,000 vs $752,000).

Should I live in Kealba or St Albans?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kealba or St Albans.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →