St Albans
About 17 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD, St Albans is a large, vibrant and multicultural suburb built around its own station, a Victoria University campus and the nearby Sunshine Hospital precinct. Property management here is handled personally for rental providers who expect more than the minimum.
St Albans at a glance
Units lease around $450 per week at a 4.61% yield. 443 houses sold over the past year, leasing in an average of 33 days, with values up strongly over the period. For a wider view of the market you can explore our investor insights and affordability tools.
Indicative figures drawn from CoreLogic suburb data, current to early 2026, with the full profile available on realestate.com.au. Median prices, rents and yields move as new data is released, and are not a valuation or financial advice.
Amenity, transport and gentle gentrification
St Albans is one of the larger established suburbs in Melbourne's west, with its own railway station, a Victoria University campus, strong shopping precincts and proximity to the growing Sunshine Hospital. Its rich multicultural character gives it a real sense of community.
Values have grown strongly and rental demand is deep, supported by students, families and health workers. For rental providers, St Albans offers solid growth and a broad, reliable pool of renters. Curious what yours could earn? Request a free rental appraisal and we will tell you honestly.
Every part of the process, from first listing through to routine inspections, is handled in house and overseen personally by Lehna. We keep your property fully compliant with current Victorian rental law, and if you would rather manage it yourself, our guide for self-managing owners is here to help.
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