Albert Park
A 0.91 sq km footprint holds 1,780 residents at 1,964 people per sq km, giving Albert Park a compact, established feel despite its detached-house profile. The median age is 39, one year below the national average, while household income sits at the 47th percentile nationally. Housing is strongly family-oriented, with 81.3% separate houses and 55.2% three-bedroom homes. English ancestry leads at 533 people and Italian ancestry at 237.
Local council: Charles Sturt
Population
1,780
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,503/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
Median House
$1.2M
First quarter 2026
That sharp movement makes current valuation more important than relying on last year's median. The housing mix favours established family stock, with 81.3% separate houses, 13.7% semi-detached dwellings and 4.9% apartments; 55.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 15.3% have 4 or more. Mortgage repayments are $1,659 monthly, with mortgage costs at 25.5% of household income, below common stress territory. Buyers comparing Albert Park with nearby Woodville West should test land size, renovation needs and commuting routes rather than pay solely for postcode proximity.
For Buyers
That sharp movement makes current valuation more important than relying on last year's median. The housing mix favours established family stock, with 81.3% separate houses, 13.7% semi-detached dwellings and 4.9% apartments; 55.2% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 15.3% have 4 or more. Mortgage repayments are $1,659 monthly, with mortgage costs at 25.5% of household income, below common stress territory. Buyers comparing Albert Park with nearby Woodville West should test land size, renovation needs and commuting routes rather than pay solely for postcode proximity.
For Investors
Albert Park has 29.0% renters and a weekly rent of $300, creating a substantial tenant base. The 8.9% vacancy rate means landlords should budget for leasing competition rather than assume instant tenant demand. Development activity is notable at 29 applications in 12 months, including a 5-dwelling, two-storey terrace-style project that may add rental choice. Mortgage stress is absent and repayments equal 25.5% of household income, supporting owner demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
190
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-9.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Albert Park's 1,780 residents have a median age of 39, one year below the national average, and an average household size of 2.4, also below the national figure. Families remain prominent: 46.7% of couples have children, 30.9% are couples without children and 20.0% of families are one-parent households. English ancestry is most common at 533 people, followed by Italian at 237, while Christianity accounts for 827 residents and no religion for 759. Overseas-born residents make up 21.8%, close to the national comparison, and university attainment is 27.2%, 2.9 percentage points below the national level. The 83.3% stay rate indicates a more settled profile than a high-turnover area.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.3%
Houses
13.7%
Townhouse
4.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between 27.6% owned outright, 42.3% with a mortgage and 29.0% renting, so mortgage holders form the largest group and remain exposed to rate changes. The 25.5% mortgage-to-income share is below common stress territory, while rent takes 20.0% of household income. Stock is mostly detached, with 81.3% separate houses, 13.7% semi-detached homes and 4.9% apartments. The dominant format is three bedrooms at 55.2%, followed by two bedrooms at 25.2%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,659
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$752
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.9%
Unoccupied
71
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.7%
Couples with children
30.9%
Couples, no children
20.0%
Single parent
486
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is relatively steady, with 996 people in the labour force, a 65.8% participation rate and 3.4% unemployment. Full-time work accounts for 60.1% of employed residents, while 337 people work part-time, creating a mixed income base. Healthcare leads local industry at 19.3% or 113 workers, followed by construction at 11.5% or 67, education at 9.2% or 54, manufacturing at 8.9% or 52 and public administration at 8.4% or 49. Occupations include 168 professionals, 140 clerical and administrative workers and 137 trades workers. SEIFA results are strong for education and occupation at decile 10, with IRSD 9 and IRSAD 10, but IER is decile 5. Compared with the top deciles, the IER result signals less uniform economic resources, consistent with household income at the 47th percentile and mortgage tenure at 42.3%.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
996
Unemployed
34
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
35.0%
Participation
65.8%
Employed
962
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.2%
Postgraduate
5.9%
Born Overseas
21.8%
Dwellings
728
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-led: 75.2% drive to work, compared with 4.8% using public transport, 3.1% walking or cycling and 11.1% working from home. That pattern suits households prioritising road access, but it provides less support for a transit-first lifestyle. Safety needs a realistic reading: 106 recorded incidents equate to 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The rate is a better comparison than the raw total for a suburb of 1,780 people, so buyers and renters should inspect street-level patterns before deciding. Albert Park scores in the 9th IRSD decile and 10th IRSAD decile, above the midpoint, while its 0.91 sq km area keeps amenities close but limits large open-space choice.
Drive
75.2%
Public Transport
4.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
11.1%
Growth Outlook
Growth runs at 1.0% annually, with Balanced migration rather than a single dominant inflow. Population change across the wider area is 13.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed and affordability is Stable, moving from 42.1% in 2011 to 42.5% in 2021. Gentrification is rated Early signs at 21, although the broader shift signal is Active at 69, pointing to uneven change across the area. Rent growth of 57.0% and real income growth of 26.3% help explain why established homes remain contested even as the annual trend is moderate. Compared with a rapidly expanding fringe, Albert Park's established pattern makes renovation and infill more likely growth drivers than large-scale new release.
Population trend: Charles Sturt council area
Albert Park sits in the Charles Sturt council area. These are the council area's residents, not Albert Park's.
Residents 2025
130,841
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
106
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
59.6
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Albert Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albert Park a good suburb to live in?
Albert Park can suit buyers who want established detached housing in Adelaide's western suburbs. Its 81.3% separate-house share, 3.4% unemployment rate and 9th IRSD decile support everyday stability, while car dependence at 75.2% matters more than a transit-oriented lifestyle.
What schools are in Albert Park?
Albert Park has 0 schools identified within the suburb. Families should check nearby enrolment zones against the exact address and compare travel times, especially because 75.2% of residents drive and only 4.8% use public transport.
Is Albert Park safe?
Safety is mixed rather than simple: 106 incidents equate to 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The rate is a better comparison than the raw total for a suburb of 1,780 people, so buyers and renters should inspect street-level patterns before deciding.
How is Albert Park's population changing?
The population outlook is moderate: annual growth is 1.0%, migration is Balanced and population change across the wider area is 13.9% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Mixed, so established-home demand may continue without a uniform growth pattern.
What development is occurring in Albert Park?
There were 29 development applications in 12 months. One notable proposal involves 5 detached dwellings in a two-storey terrace arrangement, while other activity includes alterations, additions and a verandah, indicating gradual infill rather than a major estate release.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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