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St Albans is a suburb in the Northwest of Victoria State with about 13 square kilometres. This suburb has a total of 27 parks that cover 5.3% of the area, with the remaining part serving as the town’s commercial nerve centre and residential area. As of 2011, St Albans had a population of 35,091 residents, but the last population census saw this number rise to 37,325. This rise in population triggered a positive growth in the real estate market as the demand for houses increased.

Today, data shows that the predominant age group in St Alban are people within the ages of 20-29 years, making St Albans a town with a relatively young population. Most of the working population in the town work professional jobs, and a majority of the houses are occupied by childless couples of couples living with their children. In Victoria State, St Albans ranks 274th on the list of suburbs with the highest property capital gains. The positive growth rate has remained consistent over the last three years.

As for house prices, the average median house price is $645,000. Also, the rental market appears to be doing quite well when you consider the demand for houses, units and apartments. For houses, the average weekly rent is $350, so should you decide to procure houses for rent, you are sure of earning healthy returns

• The average property capital gain is 7.5%
• The gross rental yield is 2.82%
• Investors enjoyed a 4.3% increase in property prices over the last three months

If you plan to buy a property in St Albans anytime soon, it will be in your best interest to involve the input of a property Conveyance expert. Just in case you didn’t know, the property market in St Albans requires complex steps to secure documentation approval and other important legal registrations before the said property can be transferred to you. While you are putting the finishing touches on your mortgage paperwork, a conveyancer can help you with the legal paperwork. Conveyance experts ensure that the ownership of the house is transferred from the previous owner to you and that the document reflects your status as the new owner. While mistakes may be made were to you to handle it yourself, an expert will help you avoid mistakes like wrong filing, misspelling of names or any other mistakes that may create future complications.

St Albans is a suburb located about 17km to the Northwest of Melbourne, Victoria. The local government of St Albans is situated in the City of Brimbank. St Albans currently has a population of more than 37,000 people, which appears to be growing as more residents move to the area. The area is quite developed, with a major commercial centre located in and around the Main West Road and other streets like Alfredia Street. This part of Victoria is highly multiracial, with more than half of its residents born abroad. There are also a lot of residents who do not speak English as a first language.

Historically, St Albans was occupied by native tribes like most of Australia was before migrants arrived from the West. Then in 1887, a town was established in the area and subdivided into different areas. As time went on, St Albans was projected as a conducive area for working professionals to live. This triggered a land boom as many migrated to the area from within and outside Victoria. When a railway station was created, the boom became bigger since residents could commute to work and back. However, the boom was halted due to the economic depression of the late 1890s, which lasted until after the Second World War.

It remained isolated until the late 1980s, when signs of development began to take shape. Today, it is regarded as a middle-income city with a thriving working population.

Surrounding suburbs include

• Kings Park
• Delahey
• Cairnlea
• Sunshine North
• Kealba
• Keilor Downs
• Albanvale
• Sunshine North

St Albans is not very far from Melbourne, so the social culture and development of Victoria’s capital have spilled over to the area. Today, there are so many exciting places and fun spots dotting the length and breadth of the area. Furthermore, the area has .ore than a few historical landmarks and sites that draw quite a crowd all year round. Here are some of the local attractions of St Albans worth visiting.

Queen Victoria Market

When tourists visit St Albans or other surrounding suburbs, one of the first places they come to for sightseeing and shopping is the Queen Victoria market. Merely walking through the market brings you close to the local population, and you get to feel the pulse of the city. There are shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and antique shops in one of Victoria’s oldest markets. So if you seek any item, you will definitely find it here.

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Since St Albans is not far from Melbourne, you can take a trip to the Cricket ground. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere to the fullest, consider doing so on match days. Even if you are not a cricket fan, you will still enjoy the experience all the same. Australia is a cricket-mad country, and in Melbourne, the support is cult-like. 

National Gallery of Victoria

The  National Gallery of Victoria is another area you should not forget to visit. The Gallery has artefacts and items of value that are a part of Victoria’s history right from its founding. You will also find information regarding almost any event about Victoria. In addition, there are guided tours for visitors so you can join a group and learn a thing or two at the Gallery.

Other places worth visiting include 

• Eureka Skydeck
• Melbourne Museum
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Sea Life Aquarium
• Luna Park
• Arts Center