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Albanvale has an estimated 5,644 residents. That puts 3,034 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations integrating ABS population releases for the wider region alongside newly confirmed addresses post-Census, the suburb of Albanvale records an estimated population of approximately 5,644 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 3 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,641 people. This trajectory was calculated from the 5,644 resident figure established by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release from June 2025 in combination with 5 validated new addresses added following the Census. The suburb of Albanvale exhibits a population density of 3,034 persons per square kilometer, positioning it within the top quartile of nationally reviewed locations by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Albanvale's post-census increase of 0.1% trails the broader SA3 area (2.2%) by 2.1 percentage points, showing resilient underlying growth dynamics. In recent times, population gains were predominantly steered by overseas migration, which made up around 77.0% of total demographic growth. Population projections produced jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 zones (published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch. Where SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, converting LGA metrics to SA2 scales through weighted aggregation. Age-specific expansion rates calculated via these models are similarly adopted across all zones for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Looking forward, the suburb of Albanvale is projected to see demographic growth slightly beneath the national median across statistical divisions, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating a gain of 380 persons through to 2041, representing an overall rise of 6.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential building approvals apportioned to local boundaries, the suburb of Albanvale has recorded minimal residential development in recent times, with only an estimated 4 homes permitted across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been issued. Amid previous local population decreases, incoming housing volume has reasonably matched demand to provide adequate purchasing opportunities, with newly built residences holding an average construction cost of $382,000—a figure lower than regional benchmarks that points to accessible entry pricing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have totaled $55,000 over the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential character of the area.
Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential construction in the suburb of Albanvale is substantially subdued, sitting 89.0% below the regional standard. Such constrained supply often supports demand and price stability for established dwellings, even as construction approvals have seen an uptick recently. Local development also trails national averages, reflecting established urban development and probable zoning or planning limits. Moreover, recent building approvals have comprised detached single-family dwellings exclusively, reinforcing a traditional low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family living. With an average of roughly 1128 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits notable maturity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Albanvale
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Albanvale, worth an estimated $85 million. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.84 billion. 17 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, regional initiatives, and strategic urban development heavily steer an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 notable projects anticipated to influence the local area, including Taylors Creek Residential Estate, Cairnlea Remediation Project, Amora Estate Cairnlea, and Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, with key relevant initiatives outlined below.
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Amora Estate Cairnlea
Townhouse estate by Truesource featuring approximately 70 homes in a walkable location opposite Cairnlea Shopping Centre. Product mix includes 3 and 4 bedroom, double garage homes with contemporary finishes, engineered oak style flooring, and stone benchtops.
Cairnlea Remediation Project
Remediation of contaminated land at the former Albion Explosives Factory site in Cairnlea to prepare for future residential development, meeting EPA standards for safe housing and community use.
Modeina Estate
A masterplanned residential community embraced by Kororoit Creek on three sides, offering land lots and house packages in Melbourne's thriving inner west. With over 450 residents already calling Modeina home, the estate provides a family-friendly setting with access to schools, parks, shopping, and transport connections. Features premium creek-front elevated lots, architectural design guidelines, and comprehensive amenities including walking paths, BBQ facilities, and community reserves.
Taylors Creek Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential community by ID_Land delivering around 620 new homes, local parks and future neighborhood convenience retail in Kings Park, within Melbourne's western suburbs.
Station Street Commercial Precinct
Development application for a mixed-use commercial precinct along Station Street including retail spaces, cafes, professional services, and upper-level office accommodation. The project aims to create a vibrant local commercial centre.
Cairnlea Estate Final Stage
The final stage of the Cairnlea urban renewal project by Development Victoria on a 41-hectare site at the former Albion Explosives Factory. The Minister for Planning and EPBC Act approvals were secured in early 2026. The project will deliver approximately 500 new homes, including a mix of lots, townhouses, and affordable housing options, alongside new green open spaces, tree-lined streets, and a playground. Essential site remediation works are currently underway, with the first phase expected to be complete by mid-2026.Homes and land lots are anticipated to be available for sale in 2027, with construction expected to commence late 2027 to 2028.
Ballarat Road Maintenance and Upgrade
Comprehensive road maintenance and upgrade project along Ballarat Road improving traffic flow, safety, and infrastructure resilience. Includes pavement renewal, drainage improvements, and intersection upgrades in the Deer Park area to support growing traffic demands.
Caroline Springs Boulevard Upgrade
Road upgrade and signalised pedestrian crossing installation along Caroline Springs Boulevard between Lake Street and Deanside Drive. Includes improved intersection treatments, enhanced pedestrian facilities and traffic flow improvements to support growing residential and commercial development.
2,427 residents of Albanvale are employed, from a labour force of 2,706. Unemployment sits at 10.3%, with participation at 57.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,389, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Albanvale features a diversified employment base encompassing both blue and white collar roles, marked by substantial participation in industrial and manufacturing disciplines, a jobless rate of 10.3%, and a 2.2% annual increase in employment based on aggregated statistical area records from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,427, while the local unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Melbourne figure of 4.8% by 5.5%, highlighting scope for labor market strengthening. In addition, labor force participation is comparatively low at 57.7%, versus 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census figures indicated that 14.3% of the working population operated from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local workers are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade. Manufacturing shows an especially heavy concentration, with local participation standing at 2.2 times the Greater Melbourne benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.3% of local employment, compared to 10.1% regionally. Given the contrast between resident workers and local job counts at the Census, this largely residential neighborhood provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data across wider statistical boundaries indicates that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 2.2% alongside a 1.8% expansion in the labor force, allowing unemployment to decrease by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide broader context for future workforce requirements in the suburb of Albanvale. Nationwide, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories fluctuate markedly across industries. When these industry-level projections are weighted against Albanvale's workforce composition, local employment is projected to expand by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted baseline without factoring in local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albanvale is $1,279 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $488 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,667 a year against an average of $48,518. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place income levels in the suburb of Albanvale below national averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Albanvale reported a median income of $42,667 and an average income of $48,518, in contrast to $57,688 and $75,164 recorded across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% from financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $46,772 (median) and $53,185 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places weekly household income ($1,279) in the 18th percentile and personal income in the 2nd percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 30.4% of residents (1,715 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 32.8%. With uncommitted income at 83.7%, putting the locality at the 19th percentile, household budgets experience noticeable cost pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albanvale had 1,807 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property in the suburb of Albanvale at the latest Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 96.0%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling forms accounting for the remaining 4.0%, contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses make up 67.9% and alternative formats 32.1%. Outright home ownership reached 38.3%, well above metropolitan levels, alongside 37.6% of properties under mortgage and 24.1% occupied by tenants. Monthly mortgage payments had a median of $1,500, notably below the Melbourne metro benchmark of $2,000, while median weekly rent stood at $325 against $390 across the wider metropolis.
On a national scale, mortgage costs remain considerably under the Australian average of $1,863, with weekly rent also substantially below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albanvale counted 1,807 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 79.0%, comprising 35.4% couples raising children, 20.6% couples without children, and 20.6% single-parent arrangements. Non-family living situations represent the other 21.0%, consisting of solo occupants at 18.1% and shared group households at 3.2%. The typical household contains 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.1% of adults in Albanvale hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 19.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 305 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 948 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures show that 16.1% of residents hold higher education degrees, lagging behind the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 12.0%, postgraduate degrees account for 2.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical qualifications are well established, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including certificates (19.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.3%). A significant 30.2% of the local population is actively attending an educational institution. Broken down by schooling level, 9.7% attend primary school, 8.4% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Albanvale reaches 23 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within the suburb of Albanvale includes 23 functional transit stops providing bus connections across 5 distinct routes, delivering 1,294 scheduled services weekly. Proximity to transit is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 173 meters. As an established residential community, outbound commuting is typical, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary choice at 88% and rail transport accounting for 8%. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.5 per household, above regional averages. Approximately 14.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, route frequency averages 184 trips daily, translating to roughly 56 departures each week per individual stop.
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72.5% of residents in Albanvale report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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General health conditions in the suburb of Albanvale align relatively well with nationwide figures according to AreaSearch data on mortality and long-term illness, though older demographics show slightly higher incidences of chronic illness, and private health insurance coverage is notably restricted at roughly 46% of residents (~2,603 people). This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, recorded among 7.1 and 7.0% of the population, respectively, while 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, closely tracking the Greater Melbourne figure of 72.6%.
Favorable health metrics are evident among residents under 65. People aged 65 and over make up 19.7% of the community (1,111 people), exceeding the 15.1% share across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators presenting certain vulnerabilities despite broader population trends ranking lower nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.9% of Albanvale residents were born overseas and 69.5% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 96% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Vietnamese (20.1%) and Australian (10.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in the suburb of Albanvale, where 56.9% of community members were born overseas and 69.5% speak a non-English language in their homes. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 51.1% of residents. Buddhism shows a particularly substantial representation, encompassing 14.8% of the local population relative to the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Looking at parental birthplace, the leading ancestral backgrounds in the suburb of Albanvale are Other at 23.0% (compared to 14.6% regionally), Vietnamese at 20.1% (substantially higher than the regional 1.9%), and Australian at 10.4% (well below the regional standard of 18.4%).
Other specific heritage groups demonstrate significant local presence, including Filipino at 4.9% (versus 1.3% regionally), Maltese at 4.2% (versus 1.1%), and Croatian at 1.8% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albanvale is 37. 27.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile in the suburb of Albanvale displays an above-average concentration of older residents compared to Greater Melbourne. As at August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) account for 19.7% of the populace versus 15.1% regionally, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 28.3% compared to 32.1% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 37 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census level and matching the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that Census. The retiree and elderly segment has expanded from 16.9% at the Census to an estimated 19.7%.
By 2041, the senior population is forecast to experience the largest numerical increase, rising by 302 residents (27%) to reach 1,414, whereas cohorts comprising children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albanvale
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,641 at the 2021 Census → 5,644 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20017). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.