Alberton
A median house price of $1,615,000 in a suburb where household income sits at the 34.6th percentile nationally creates a notable gap between asset values and local earnings. Alberton covers just 0.96 km2 with 1,860 residents at a density of 1,945 people per km2, making it one of the more compact pockets in Adelaide's inner west. The suburb carries a premium identity while recording a crime rate of 112.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, above what its price point might suggest. Median age is 44, four years older than the national figure, and 69.1% of dwellings are separate houses on tight suburban blocks.
Population
1,860
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,350/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
37
Median House
$1.6M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $1,615,000 in the first quarter of 2026 is the headline number, but the stock composition matters too: 69.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 21.6% are semi-detached, and only 9.3% are apartments, so detached houses dominate the market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,602, which at 27.4% of household income stays below the 30% stress threshold. Three-bedroom homes are the most common configuration at 38.7%, followed by two-bedroom at 35.7%. Outright owners at 34.1% outnumber renters at 28.1%, suggesting a stable, lower-churn ownership base. The 4-plus bedroom share of 18.3% is modest, meaning buyers wanting larger family homes compete for limited supply within this 0.96 km2 boundary.
For Buyers
The median house price of $1,615,000 in the first quarter of 2026 is the headline number, but the stock composition matters too: 69.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 21.6% are semi-detached, and only 9.3% are apartments, so detached houses dominate the market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,602, which at 27.4% of household income stays below the 30% stress threshold. Three-bedroom homes are the most common configuration at 38.7%, followed by two-bedroom at 35.7%. Outright owners at 34.1% outnumber renters at 28.1%, suggesting a stable, lower-churn ownership base. The 4-plus bedroom share of 18.3% is modest, meaning buyers wanting larger family homes compete for limited supply within this 0.96 km2 boundary.
For Investors
The rental market shows a vacancy rate of 5.7%, above the 3% threshold that signals balanced supply and demand, which gives prospective landlords reason to price competitively. Weekly rent of $279 against a $1,615,000 median implies a gross yield below 1%, making capital growth the primary return driver rather than income. Renters make up 28.1% of the suburb, providing a steady tenant base. Development activity stands at 36 applications in the past 12 months, dominated by dwelling alterations and additions rather than new supply, so existing stock faces limited direct competition. The suburb's tight 0.96 km2 footprint constrains the total housing pool, which historically supports capital values in high-demand corridors.
Development Activity
Total DAs
167
Last 12 Months
37
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+48.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 44 is four years above the national figure, reflecting an established resident base of long-term owners rather than young movers. Overseas-born residents at 20.6% sit 1.0 percentage point below the national average, and ancestry is Anglo-leaning, with English (699), Scottish (205) and Irish (204) the three largest groups. German heritage is fourth at 159 residents. University qualifications reach 31.4%, modestly above the national figure by 1.3 percentage points. Average household size is 2.1, which is 0.4 below national, consistent with a predominantly couples-without-children and empty-nester profile. Christianity is the dominant religion at 789 residents, followed by Buddhism at 24 and Islam at 21.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.1%
Houses
21.6%
Townhouse
9.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits with 34.1% owning outright, 37.8% carrying a mortgage and 28.1% renting. Separate houses dominate at 69.1% of all dwellings, compared to a lower apartment share of 9.3%, which is notable for an inner metropolitan suburb. The two-bedroom (35.7%) and three-bedroom (38.7%) configurations together account for nearly three-quarters of all homes, with 4-plus bedroom dwellings at 18.3% representing the more spacious end. Price history shows a median of $740,000 in the first quarter of 2025 rising to $1,615,000 in the first quarter of 2026. Mortgage-to-income at 27.4% and rent-to-income at 20.7% both sit below common stress thresholds, indicating current residents are not under immediate housing cost pressure despite the high absolute price level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,602
Rent / wk
$279
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$779
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.7%
Unoccupied
51
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.8%
Couples, no children
1,360
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 21.5% of employed residents (140 workers), followed by Education at 15.2% (99 workers) and Public Administration at 11.7% (76 workers). These three sectors alone account for nearly half of local employment, skewing the workforce toward the public sector and community services. By occupation, Professionals lead at 217 workers, ahead of Clerical and Admin at 128. The unemployment rate is 4.4% and the participation rate is 59.0%, with 525 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment accounts for 61.9% of the employed. Household income at the 34.6th percentile nationally is below average despite the premium housing prices, a divergence that points to wealth held in property assets rather than current earned income.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.9%
Part-time
33.7%
Participation
59.0%
Employed
902
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.4%
Postgraduate
7.2%
Born Overseas
20.6%
Dwellings
839
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 85.2% of commuters, above the national norm, while public transport accounts for just 6.2% and walking or cycling for 2.8%. The crime rate of 112.9 incidents per 1,000 residents is elevated compared to lower-risk inner suburban benchmarks, spanning 210 recorded incidents across the suburb. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Volunteering reaches 15.5% of residents, above the national average. The need-assistance rate is 7.0%, with 125 residents requiring daily help, consistent with a median age of 44 that is four years older than the national figure. Rent-to-income at 20.7% keeps housing costs manageable for tenants relative to national stress thresholds.
Drive
85.2%
Public Transport
6.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
210
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
112.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Alberton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alberton a good suburb to live in?
Alberton suits owner-occupiers who value a high separate-house rate of 69.1% in a compact 0.96 km2 suburb. Mortgage-to-income at 27.4% stays below the 30% stress threshold for current owners. The main trade-offs are a crime rate of 112.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, high car dependence at 85.2%, and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Alberton?
The median house price is $1,615,000 as of the first quarter of 2026. Weekly rent averages $279 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,602, representing 27.4% of household income. The suburb's household income sits at the 34.6th percentile nationally, so the high price-to-income gap is notable.
What schools are in Alberton?
No schools are recorded within the Alberton boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers just 0.96 km2 and has 1,860 residents, so families rely on schools in adjoining suburbs. University qualifications among residents reach 31.4%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the national average.
Is Alberton safe?
Alberton recorded 210 crimes in the measured period, giving a rate of 112.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. This rate is elevated relative to many comparable inner Adelaide suburbs and is flagged in suburb data as a high-crime area. Prospective residents should weigh this against the suburb's stable tenure profile, with 82.5% of residents remaining year over year.
Is Alberton good for property investment?
The rental yield is low: at $279 per week against a $1,615,000 median, gross yield is under 1%. The 5.7% vacancy rate exceeds the 3% balanced-market threshold. With 28.1% renters and 36 development applications in 12 months focused on renovations rather than new supply, the investment case depends on long-term capital growth within a fully built-out suburb.
How is Alberton's population changing?
Alberton has 1,860 residents across a fully developed 0.96 km2 footprint, leaving little room for population expansion. The suburb's annual turnover rate is 17.5%, meaning 82.5% of residents stayed in the same year, indicating a stable rather than rapidly changing community. Median age at 44 is 4 years above the national figure.
How much development activity is there in Alberton?
There were 36 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Most involve dwelling alterations, additions and rear extensions to existing houses rather than new dwellings or subdivision. This pattern is typical of an established, fully built-out inner suburb where renovation adds value without materially increasing housing supply.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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