Alfredton
At 11,822 residents, Alfredton combines a median age of 35, 5 years below the national comparison, with a 90.5% separate-house share. Household income sits at the 70.3 percentile, while 38.8% of residents have university qualifications, 8.7 percentage points above the national comparison. That mix points to a relatively young, family-oriented mortgage-belt suburb rather than a compact apartment market. Compared with nearby Wendouree and Ballarat Central, Alfredton's more detached profile is its clearest distinction, supported by 58.4% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms. The trade-off is car dependence: 73.9% drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport, so daily convenience depends heavily on road access and local services.
Population
11,822
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,883/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$650K
October to December 2025
The stock is strongly detached, with 90.5% separate houses and 58.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms, compared with only 5.5% apartments. That suits households wanting space, especially where couples with children account for 47.0% of families. A $1,608 monthly mortgage and mortgage-to-income measure of 19.7% indicate manageable reported carrying costs, while household income ranks at the 70.3 percentile. Compared with central Ballarat or Wendouree, the appeal is more family-house oriented, but buyers should allow for lower public transport use at 0.7%.
For Buyers
The stock is strongly detached, with 90.5% separate houses and 58.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms, compared with only 5.5% apartments. That suits households wanting space, especially where couples with children account for 47.0% of families. A $1,608 monthly mortgage and mortgage-to-income measure of 19.7% indicate manageable reported carrying costs, while household income ranks at the 70.3 percentile. Compared with central Ballarat or Wendouree, the appeal is more family-house oriented, but buyers should allow for lower public transport use at 0.7%.
For Investors
Investors get a $365 weekly median rent, a 30.2% renting share and a 5.1% vacancy rate. Renting is below both outright ownership at 31.4% and mortgage ownership at 37.9%, indicating a substantial owner-occupier base that can temper tenant depth compared with more rental-heavy markets. Demand is linked to healthcare and education, which represent 26.8% and 13.7% of industry employment respectively, while internal migration is the primary growth driver. Fifteen development applications in 12 months suggest ongoing supply activity, so investors should compare achievable rent with new detached-house competition rather than assume scarcity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
27
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+150.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Alfredton
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Alfredton Primary School
St Thomas More School
Demographics
Alfredton's median age is 35, 5 years below the national comparison, and its average household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure. Families are prominent: couples with children represent 47.0% of families, while couples without children account for 33.7% and one-parent families 18.5%. University attainment is 38.8%, 8.7 percentage points above national, but the overseas-born share is 16.0%, 5.6 points below national. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 4,703, 1,660 and 1,455, while Mandarin is the most common listed non-English language at 107 speakers. Compared with nearby Wendouree and central Ballarat, Alfredton reads as younger and more family weighted, with moderate rather than high overseas migration.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.5%
Houses
3.9%
Townhouse
5.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between 31.4% outright owners, 37.9% mortgagors and 30.2% renters, while mortgage-to-income is 19.7% and rent-to-income is 19.4%. Compared with central Ballarat and nearby Wendouree, Alfredton's 90.5% separate-house and 58.4% 4-plus-bedroom shares point to a newer, space-led housing pattern, with just 5.5% apartments.
Mortgage / mo
$1,608
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $365.
$440
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $410 · units $350
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$841
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
221
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.0%
Couples with children
33.7%
Couples, no children
18.5%
Single parent
3,211
Total families
Economy & Employment
Alfredton's labour market is anchored by healthcare, which represents 26.8% of industry employment, followed by education at 13.7%, construction at 8.6%, retail at 7.2% and public administration at 7.2%. That service-heavy base helps explain the large professional workforce of 1,507, alongside 777 clerical and administrative workers, 749 community and personal service workers, 731 trades workers and 685 managers. Participation is 67.7%, full-time employment is 57.1% and unemployment is 4.0%, while household income sits at the 70.3 percentile. Compared with lower-income locations, Alfredton's SEIFA profile is relatively advantaged but not elite: IEO and IRSAD are decile 6, while IER and IRSD reach decile 7. The pattern supports steady local demand, though healthcare and education concentration links jobs to public and essential services.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
6,173
Unemployed
244
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.1%
Part-time
37.0%
Participation
67.7%
Employed
5,929
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.8%
Postgraduate
10.2%
Born Overseas
16.0%
Dwellings
4,118
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical but car dependent. About 73.9% of commuters drive, compared with 0.7% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling; 17.1% work from home, which can reduce peak travel for some households. Families have access to 2 local primary schools, with both government and Catholic sectors represented, but exact enrolment zones should be checked against the address. The recorded crime rate is 60.2 offences per 1,000 residents, with 712 total offences; property and deception offences account for 397, ahead of crimes against the person at 139. Alfredton's IRSAD is decile 6 and volunteering is 16.8%, suggesting moderate socioeconomic advantage and civic participation. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, its stronger driving share makes road connectivity more important than rail or bus convenience.
Drive
73.9%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
17.1%
Population Forecast
+3.82%/yr
(+795 people/yr)
EstablishedAlfredton's growth outlook is stronger than its long-run house-price CAGR: the annual trend is 3.82% versus a 3.1% CAGR since 2013. Internal migration is the primary driver, and population change across the wider area is 101.7% over 10 years. The shift profile is Mixed, with rent growth of 48.0%, real income growth of 15.9% and a senior-share increase of 2.5 percentage points, while affordability is labelled Stable from 41.2 in 2011 to 42.8 in 2021. Gentrification is not the main story: the score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying, while the broader development label is New development. Compared with a mature, low-growth suburb, Alfredton is being reshaped more by new housing and internal movers than by prestige-led reinvestment.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+110
Net Internal / yr
+712
Gentrification Signal
New development
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
712
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
60.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Alfredton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alfredton a good suburb to live in?
For households seeking detached housing, Alfredton is a strong fit: 90.5% of dwellings are separate houses, 58.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and the median age is 35, which is 5 years below the national comparison. The trade-off is car reliance, with 73.9% driving to work.
What schools are in Alfredton?
Alfredton has 2 local primary schools: Alfredton Primary School in the government sector and St Thomas More School in the Catholic sector. Families should compare exact enrolment zones and availability, because school access can vary by address even within the same suburb.
Is Alfredton safe?
Alfredton recorded 712 offences, or 60.2 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 397, followed by crimes against the person at 139. Compare the current rate with nearby Ballarat-area benchmarks and check recent local trends before making a safety decision.
Is Alfredton good for property investment?
It can suit investors seeking established detached housing, but the profile is mixed. Median rent is $365 a week, vacancy is 5.1% and 30.2% of households rent, while 15 development applications in 12 months may add competition. Internal migration is the primary driver and the annual growth trend is 3.82%, higher than the 3.1% long-run price CAGR.
How is Alfredton's population changing?
The wider area has a 101.7% population change over 10 years, with annual growth tracking at 3.82% and internal migration the primary driver. Alfredton's shift is labelled Mixed, while the senior share rose 2.5 percentage points and the working share fell 2.4 points. This indicates continued growth with changing age composition rather than a single demographic direction.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), 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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