Albion Park
With 13,826 residents, Albion Park combines a median age of 36, household income at the 72.9th percentile nationally, and a 3.04% annual growth outlook. Its housing is strongly detached, with 85.1% separate houses and 50.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms, which suits families carrying mortgages. Compared with nearby Albion Park Rail and Oak Flats, the suburb's clearest signals are its mortgage-belt tenure, 12.7% overseas-born share, and high-growth classification. The 2.9-person average household and 47.8% couples-with-children share help explain demand for larger homes, while 21.1% working from home supports some local living patterns.
Population
13,826
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,938/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
71
Albion Park suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, because 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 50.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 42.1% share of 3-bedroom homes adds a practical middle segment, while apartments account for only 0.5%. A typical mortgage commitment is $2,058 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.5%, with mortgage stress marked false. The 49.6% mortgaged share is higher than the 31.9% owned outright, showing that many households are still paying down debt. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, buyers here should focus on land, renovation quality, drainage and school catchments.
For Buyers
Albion Park suits buyers seeking conventional family housing, because 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 50.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. The 42.1% share of 3-bedroom homes adds a practical middle segment, while apartments account for only 0.5%. A typical mortgage commitment is $2,058 per month, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.5%, with mortgage stress marked false. The 49.6% mortgaged share is higher than the 31.9% owned outright, showing that many households are still paying down debt. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, buyers here should focus on land, renovation quality, drainage and school catchments.
For Investors
Rental investors get a $460 weekly rent indicator, a 2.8% vacancy rate and a relatively small 17.7% renting share. Renting is below the 49.6% mortgaged share, so the suburb is more owner-occupier led than tenant led; that can support stable presentation but may limit the depth of the rental pool. Development activity is notable, with 74 applications recorded across 12 months, including secondary dwellings, multi-dwelling housing and an attached dual occupancy of 2 homes. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may broaden future tenant demand. Compared with a higher-renting suburb, investors should stress-test vacancy and resale liquidity rather than rely on rent alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
533
Last 12 Months
71
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-26.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Albion Park
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Albion Park has a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national comparison, while the 19.0% university-educated share sits 11.1 percentage points below the national figure. Average household size is 2.9 people, or 0.4 higher than the national comparison, and couples with children represent 47.8% of families. English ancestry is recorded for 5,921 people, followed by Scottish at 1,376 and Irish at 1,326. Christianity accounts for 7,457 residents and no religion for 5,390. Compared with nearby Albion Park Rail and Oak Flats, Albion Park has a clear family and Anglo-leaning profile, although Macedon, Italian, Arabic, German and Mandarin are also represented.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.1%
Houses
14.3%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Albion Park's tenure profile is mortgage-led: 49.6% of households are paying a mortgage, compared with 31.9% owning outright and 17.7% renting. The mortgaged share is higher than outright ownership, which helps explain the suburb's sensitivity to loan costs. Housing is dominated by 85.1% separate houses, with 14.3% semi-detached dwellings and only 0.5% apartments. Larger formats are common, with 50.9% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms and 42.1% having 3 bedrooms. Mortgage-to-income is 24.5% and rent-to-income is 23.7%, with both stress flags false. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, Albion Park's value is tied more closely to land and usable family space.
Mortgage / mo
$2,058
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $460.
$760
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $800
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$804
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
134
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.8%
Couples with children
35.2%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
3,993
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Albion Park's largest industry at 20.6%, or 937 workers, followed by construction at 12.1% and 547, education at 10.9% and 495, public administration at 8.3% and 376, and retail at 7.4% and 336. Trades lead occupations with 1,206 people, ahead of professionals at 1,052 and community or personal services at 990. Unemployment is 3.2%, participation is 65.3%, and 3,861 workers are employed full time compared with 2,261 part time. Weekly household income is $1,938, ranking at the 72.9th percentile. SEIFA IEO is decile 4 versus IER decile 9, a notable split that indicates stronger economic resources than the education and occupation ranking alone would suggest.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
7,162
Unemployed
229
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
65.3%
Employed
6,933
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.0%
Postgraduate
3.6%
Born Overseas
12.7%
Dwellings
4,703
Transport to Work
Daily travel is strongly car dependent: 73.9% drive to work, compared with only 0.5% using public transport and 0.9% walking or cycling. The 21.1% work-from-home share provides some flexibility, but households should assess traffic and local service access against their routine. Families have access to 3 nearby government schools, comprising 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The IRSAD score is 1,000 at decile 6, higher than the IEO decile 4, so general economic resources rank above education and occupation indicators. A suburb-wide crime rate is not stated, making current NSW Police records and an evening inspection important before choosing a street.
Drive
73.9%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
21.1%
Population Forecast
+3.04%/yr
(+153 people/yr)
High GrowthAlbion Park is classified as high growth, with an annual trend of 3.04% driven primarily by overseas migration. Population change across the wider area is 68.9% over 10 years, well above the 10% starting point in the accelerating growth signal. The trajectory is labelled Declining young, with the young share down 2.6 percentage points, while the working share is up 4.1 points. Affordability improved from 42.5 in 2011 to 35.3 in 2021, with the later figure below the earlier one, even as rent growth reached 18.8%. Gentrification signals are mixed: one measure records Not gentrifying with a score of 15, while the shift measure records Early signs at 34.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+100
Net Internal / yr
+44
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: 10% → 69%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Albion Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albion Park a good suburb to live in?
Albion Park suits households wanting larger detached homes, with 85.1% separate houses and 50.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 36, average household size is 2.9, and 73.9% drive to work, so it is better suited to car-oriented family routines than transit-first living.
What is the median house price in Albion Park?
Check current settled sales for the median rather than inferring it from the $2,058 monthly mortgage figure. Albion Park is 85.1% separate houses and 50.9% four-bedroom-plus homes, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size, bedroom count and renovation condition.
What schools are in Albion Park?
Albion Park has 3 local government schools: Albion Park Public School, Mount Terry Public School and Albion Park High School. The mix is 2 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school. Check the exact enrolment zone for any address before signing a contract.
Is Albion Park safe?
Assess safety with current NSW Police records and an inspection at different times of day, because a single suburb-wide impression can miss street-level variation. Albion Park has 13,826 residents, 73.9% car commuting and 21.1% working from home, which can produce different activity patterns across residential areas.
Is Albion Park good for property investment?
Albion Park has a $460 weekly rent indicator, 2.8% vacancy and 17.7% renting, while 74 development applications in 12 months point to active supply. Renting is below the 49.6% mortgaged share, so investors should test tenant depth, future competition and resale demand rather than assume strong yields.
How is Albion Park's population changing?
Growth is running at 3.04% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration. Population change across the wider area is 68.9% over 10 years, while the young share has fallen 2.6 percentage points. The trajectory is labelled Declining young, suggesting growth is increasingly tied to established working households.
What development is happening in Albion Park?
There were 74 development applications across 12 months, including secondary dwellings, multi-dwelling housing and an attached dual occupancy involving 2 homes. This points to ongoing infill and additional housing activity, so buyers should check proposed works and nearby approvals before committing.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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