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Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has an estimated 24,733 residents, up 30.0% since the 2021 Census, with 38 projects tracked in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Albion Park - Macquarie Pass Statistical Area (Lv2) had an estimated population of 24,733 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. That represents an increase of 5,707 people (30.0%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 19,026 residents. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 23,649 as of June 2025, plus 1,494 validated new addresses added since the Census. Located 89 kilometres south-southwest of the Sydney CBD, the area shows development activity and population drivers well above average, strong representation of mortgage holders, a notable share of 0 to 4yo children, an above-average household size, an elevated presence of 35 to 44yo residents, and outstanding service amenity. Residents are largely found in family households and couples with children, the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
The area is known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse natural environment, blending lush rainforests, rolling hills and rugged mountain terrain.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass Statistical Area (Lv2) had an estimated population of 24,733 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. That represents an increase of 5,707 people (30.0%) since the 2021 Census, which counted 19,026 residents. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 23,649 as of June 2025, plus 1,494 validated new addresses added since the Census. Located 89 kilometres south-southwest of the Sydney CBD, the area shows development activity and population drivers well above average, strong representation of mortgage holders, a notable share of 0 to 4yo children, an above-average household size, an elevated presence of 35 to 44yo residents, and outstanding service amenity. Residents are largely found in family households and couples with children, the area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth, and sales volumes are significantly above average relative to population.
The area is known for its picturesque landscapes and diverse natural environment, blending lush rainforests, rolling hills and rugged mountain terrain.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 11,670 in 2001 and 23,649 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 24,733 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 16.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 39.1%.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for development activity and the 91st for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is $757 a week, up 5.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 31% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.2%.
31% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $504 in 2017, $800 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $362 in 2017, $587 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oak Farm Road, Calderwood NSW 2527 | $1,425,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 21 Hatter Circuit, Calderwood NSW 2527 | $1,145,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 16 Violet Boulevard, Calderwood NSW 2527 | $1,072,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 106 Daintree Drive, Albion Park NSW 2527 | $970,270 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Bristlebird Drive, Calderwood NSW 2527 | $1,230,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Helena Place, Albion Park NSW 2527 | $1,025,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 4 Nimmitabel Street, Tullimbar NSW 2527 | $950,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 47 Coalminer Drive, Calderwood NSW 2527 | $1,175,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Campaspe Circuit, Albion Park NSW 2527 | $906,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5/121 Daintree Drive, Albion Park NSW 2527 | $835,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 3 Sep 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $1,000,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $757 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.04m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $847k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,000,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 3 Sep 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $800 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Kiama - Shellharbour | $729 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Kiama - Shellharbour, over 12 months | +6.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Illawarra | $689 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Illawarra, over 12 months | +6.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 556 tracked applications: 132 approved, 137 under assessment, 287 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 38 projects in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass (16 under construction) and 85 more in the surrounding area.
A major 3.1-hectare village district park featuring water play areas, half basketball court, public amenities, cycling paths, fitness stations, and performance spaces adjacent to Macquarie Rivulet.
A residential masterplanned housing community near the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment featuring 102 single and double-storey turnkey homes. The project includes extensive riparian vegetation restoration along Frasers Creek and local civil infrastructure upgrades.
A $50 million town centre development featuring a 7,500 sqm neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Woolworths and BWS, over 20 specialty retail stores, a childcare centre, large-format medical facility, gym, and an 800 sqm swim school.
A new neighbourhood shopping centre and community hub within Calderwood Valley, featuring a Woolworths supermarket, BWS, childcare centre, swim school, gym, medical centre, and over 20 specialty retail stores.
An approved mixed-use town centre development located on an 8,245 sqm site at 50 Broughton Avenue, Tullimbar. The project incorporates a tavern, function centre, 40 serviced apartments, a supermarket, bottle shop, specialty retail, and 40 basement parking spaces, serving the growing 1881 Tullimbar and broader Calderwood community.
1881 Tullimbar is a major master-planned residential community nestled in the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment, delivering approximately 500 residential lots, house-and-land packages, community parks, sports ovals, and walking trails.
Tullimbar Rise is a boutique residential subdivision comprising 30 north-facing land lots ranging from 450 sqm to 1,363 sqm with views towards the Illawarra Escarpment. Developed by Realta Group, the project includes civil infrastructure works and provision for an on-site childcare facility.
Construction of the final stage of the Tripoli Way Extension to create an uninterrupted travel route connecting Terry Street in the east to the Illawarra Highway at Broughton Avenue in the west, bypassing the Albion Park town centre.
Dahua Group is developing the 1881 Tullimbar masterplanned residential community at 1822 Illawarra Highway in Tullimbar. Spanning 84 hectares against the Illawarra Escarpment, the estate will deliver over 700 homesites, village town squares, landscaped parks, and direct pedestrian trail networks.
Calderwood Village is a circa $50 million neighbourhood shopping centre and community hub by Revelop within Lendlease's Calderwood Valley masterplanned community.
Shellharbour City Council is delivering the major reconstruction and widening of Yellow Rock Road to service the Calderwood and Tullimbar urban growth corridor. The project widens the roadway, reconstructs pavements, upgrades intersections, installs stormwater culverts, and builds off-road shared pedestrian and cycling paths.
Planning proposal and corridor safety upgrade strategy focused on intersection treatments, safety widening, and traffic management improvements along the Illawarra Highway and Tongarra Road intersection.
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Estimated completion year of the 86 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 2, 2025 5, 2026 17, 2027 23, 2028 17, 2029 6, 2030 9, 2031 0, 2032 3, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 4. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 556 substantial development applications lodged in and around Albion Park - Macquarie Pass over the past 5 years, 483 in the last 12 months; 137 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 11, 2022 20, 2023 6, 2024 11, 2025 41, 2026 (to Oct) 467.
Key application 128 North Macquarie Road, Calderwood Mixed Use | $56m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 556 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 483 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 17.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 352 | ABS building approvals | 96th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 132 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 137 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 include: 1881 Tullimbar (Construction); Tripoli Way Extension (Construction); Tullimbar Town Centre Mixed-Use Precinct (Approved); Yellow Rock Road Upgrade (Construction); and Mount Terry Estate (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass higher than 99% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 area has seen 777 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2's current population of 24,733 has been supported by 352 approvals on average over recent years.
The Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has seen 17.5 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 60 people in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 352, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has grown by approximately 6,014 people, while 1,760 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass lies within the top 9% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,733 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +30.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 329 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +6.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +5.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 19,026 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 5,707 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +4.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +4.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 75.13 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 was estimated to be approximately 24,733 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 23,649 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The albion park - macquarie pass sa2 has added approximately 5,707 people and shown a 30.00% increase from the 19,026 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is estimated at 329 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% per annum.
Population growth in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (72.4%), Natural increase (22.2%), Overseas migration (5.4%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 72.4% of overall population gains.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 16th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 22.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 34 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 16.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 at 33 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 34 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 33 years as at August 2026, Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is 10 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 5 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 16.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 7.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (16.3% vs 11.5%) and 0-4 year-olds (7.9% vs 5.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (1.3% vs 2.9%) and 75-84 year-olds (3.8% vs 8.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 22.1% of the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.6% of the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 69% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $62,201 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $71,941 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,088 | 2021 Census, weekly | 71st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $869 | 2021 Census, weekly | 62nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,240 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is approximately $66,169. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $62,201.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is approximately $76,531. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $71,941.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is approximately $66,169 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,201 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is approximately $76,531 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,941 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2's households (~39.1% / 2,504 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 39.1% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $2,088/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $2,240/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $869/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is approximately average nationally, with the median assessed at $62,201 while the average income stands at $71,941. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $66,169 (median) and $76,531 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $7,515 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The albion park - macquarie pass sa2's disposable income is $7,515 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis places Albion Park - Macquarie Pass well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 13,317 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 20,031 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 13,706 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has approximately 13,317 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 stands at 2.8%, which is 1.3 percentage points below Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.7% of employment), construction (12.1%), and retail trade (10.9%). Other significant employers include education & training and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is 72.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The albion park - macquarie pass sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 12.1% of the local workforce compared to 9.7% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The albion park - macquarie pass sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 2.2% growth, ranking 17th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 34.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 37.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
16.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
37.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The albion park - macquarie pass sa2 ranks in the 48th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 are: Certificate (34.8%), Bachelor Degree (11.9%), Advanced Diploma (11.6%).
30.1% of the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.0% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 3.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is 1008, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 8 schools within the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,111 students.
The albion park - macquarie pass sa2 includes 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 combined school.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 14.6% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.2% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.3% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,404 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,325 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 83.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 had 6,404 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 30.0% to an estimated 8,325 households today.
The average household size in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 83.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (14.6%), group households (1.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,373 family households, couples with children account for 42.2% of all households, couples without children at home 28.3%, and single parent families 12.4%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 83.9% (versus 68.8% in Regional NSW). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 14.6% compared to 27.9% in Regional NSW. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 50.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.1% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 14.6% of all households in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, notably lower than the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.6% of households, below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 93.2% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 93.0% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 87.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 93.2% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.8% of people in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass are Australian, comprising 30.2% of the population, English, comprising 29.7% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 6.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Spanish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Albion Park - Macquarie Pass (vs 0.3% across Regional NSW), Maltese at 1.5% (vs 0.4%) and Macedonian at 1.1% (vs 0.4%).
13.0% of the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
6.8% of the population in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
2.9% of the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
93.0% of the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 18.4% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 87.5% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 53.1% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.9% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $480 | 2021 Census, weekly | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 23.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 70th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 49th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, 28.6% of homes are owned outright, 53.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 18.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 87.5% of dwellings in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 are houses.
In the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, 0.6% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 stands at 28.6%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $2,167, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is $1,533, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 23.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.0% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 23.0% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 consists of 87.5% detached houses, 11.9% semi-detached dwellings, 0.6% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass consumes approximately 17.0% of median household income ($9,041 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass show attached dwellings contributing 29% of approvals compared to 12% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 71% of applications versus 88% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 48th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.1% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.2% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
Around 53.3% of people in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, 5.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
8.4% of people in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.9% of the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2, 53.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 40 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 40th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 140 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 85th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 755 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 30th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 174 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 54 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 22.2% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 140 public transport stops within the Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2.
The Albion Park - Macquarie Pass SA2 has 755 weekly trips across 54 routes, averaging 107 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 179 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 687 m away and the nearest school 790 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 140 stops nearby, 755 weekly trips, access rating 40 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 83 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 687 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 790 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 984 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 6.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 7.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 12 long day care centres with 500 places in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, about 3.9 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass higher than 99% of real estate markets across the country.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass ranks in the 50th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's sought-after property market has recorded 802 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 70% residential, 1% commercial and 29% vacant land transactions.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass lies within the top 9% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 69% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis places Albion Park - Macquarie Pass well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
Educational attainment in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Regional NSW.
Health performance in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Albion Park - Macquarie Pass has an estimated 24,733 residents, up 30.0% since the 2021 Census, with 38 projects tracked in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Albion Park - Macquarie Pass.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (107031136). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Albion Park - Macquarie Pass from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Albion Park - Macquarie Pass with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
