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Albanvale has an estimated 5,640 residents. That puts 3,032 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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Drawing on data from ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and address validations carried out by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Albanvale has an estimated residency of 5,640 people as of May 2026. This represents a marginal decline of 1 person (0.0%) compared to the 5,641 residents documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated from an estimated resident count of 5,640, established by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 5 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 3,032 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by AreaSearch.
The suburb of Albanvale's -0.0% growth rate since the census matches within 2.1 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (2.1%), indicating competitive underlying growth dynamics. The primary driver of population gains in recent times was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 77.0% of the total increase. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch utilizes the 2023 projections from the VIC State Government for regions and LGAs, adjusting these through a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, the suburb of Albanvale is projected to experience a population rise slightly under the national median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an addition of 390 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 6.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for local statistical boundaries, dwelling approvals in Albanvale have been virtually nonexistent lately, with an estimated total of 4 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 6 approvals have been registered. As the population has contracted in recent times, the supply of new housing has likely balanced demand to give purchasers sufficient options, with newly constructed dwellings averaging a value of $284,000—a figure below regional benchmarks—pointing to more budget-friendly purchasing options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals worth $55,000 have been logged during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Building activity in Albanvale is notably subdued when compared to the broader Greater Melbourne area. While the limited addition of new housing units generally bolsters demand and values for established homes, construction volumes have started to pick up lately. Nevertheless, building output remains below the national benchmark, reflecting the established status of the neighborhood and pointing to possible planning constraints.
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 $8.81 billion. 18 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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Local infrastructure updates, major developmental works, and planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 4 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Taylors Creek Residential Estate, Cairnlea Remediation Project, Amora Estate Cairnlea, and the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, with details provided below for those of highest local significance.
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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.
2,412 residents of Albanvale are employed, from a labour force of 2,690. Unemployment sits at 10.3%, with participation at 57.5%. 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 4,393, 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Albanvale possesses a balanced mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with a pronounced representation in industrial and manufacturing roles, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.3% and an estimated 2.0% increase in local employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,412, while the local unemployment rate exceeded Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8% by 5.6%, highlighting potential for labor market improvements. Additionally, labor force participation is notably lower at 57.5% compared to 70.2% across Greater Melbourne. Census responses show a moderate 14.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 containment measures.
The local resident workforce is heavily concentrated in the fields of manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Manufacturing is especially prominent, with local employment shares reaching 2.2 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a minimal footprint, accounting for just 4.3% of jobs compared to 10.1% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this heavily residential neighborhood provides limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions, the latest 12-month timeframe saw a 2.0% rise in employed residents alongside a 1.7% expansion of the overall labor force, leading to a 0.3 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends for Albanvale. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local workforce distributions to project growth paths. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary widely by sector. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local job mix suggests employment for residents will grow by 5.5% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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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ATO data for the financial year 2023 at the postcode level, compiled by AreaSearch, shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Albanvale recorded a median income of $42,667 and an average income of $48,518. These figures sit below national benchmarks, comparing to median and average levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the financial year 2023, current earnings are estimated at approximately $46,772 for the median and $53,185 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that local household income is positioned at the 18th percentile ($1,279 weekly), and individual income sits at the 2nd percentile.
Income brackets show that the largest cohort comprises 30.4% of residents (1,714 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the broader region where 32.8% of households fall into this bracket. Financial strain from housing is significant, leaving residents with only 83.7% of their income, which ranks at the 19th percentile.
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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According to the latest Census, housing types in Albanvale consist of 96.0% separate houses and 4.0% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Greater Melbourne features 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Albanvale is considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 38.3%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (37.6%) or renting (24.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 is much lower than the Melbourne metropolitan median of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $325 is also below the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national scale, Albanvale's mortgage costs are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially lower than the country-wide 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 make up the vast majority of households at 79.0%, consisting of 35.4% couples raising children, 20.6% couples without children, and 20.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.0%, with single-person households representing 18.1% and group households making up 3.2% of the total. The typical household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds 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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The region presents low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates (16.1%) tracking well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 12.0%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Trade and vocational training are highly prevalent, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (19.9%). A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.2% of the local population currently undertaking formal education.
This comprises 9.7% of residents in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education.
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Public transport in Albanvale reaches 23 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 1,500 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 23 active public transport stops in Albanvale, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes that run a combined total of 1,494 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 173 meters from their nearest stop. Being a residential suburb, most employed residents travel outside the area for work, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 88% and trains accounting for 8%. Household car ownership averages 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.
A total of 14.3% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements. Transit service frequency averages 213 trips per day across the local routes, which translates to approximately 64 weekly trips for each transport 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, health statistics in Albanvale align closely with national averages. The prevalence of standard health issues among residents is typical, though it trends higher than the national average for older age groups, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally low at around 46% of the population (~2,601 people). This is lower than the 56.7% registered across Greater Melbourne and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 7.1% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 72.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Residents under the age of 65 experience health outcomes that are better than average. The suburb has 19.9% of its population aged 65 and over (1,122 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion in Greater Melbourne. Although health outcomes for seniors present some local difficulties, they rank lower on a national scale than the general local population.
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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Albanvale ranks high nationally for multicultural representation, with 56.9% of its residents born outside of Australia and 69.5% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the primary religion, observed by 51.1% of the population. The most prominent religious variance is Buddhism, which is practiced by 14.8% of the community, a proportion substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' birthplaces, the three largest groups in Albanvale are Other at 23.0% (substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%), Vietnamese at 20.1% (substantially higher than the regional average of 1.9%), and Australian at 10.4% (notably lower than the regional average of 18.4%).
Other ethnic backgrounds show clear differences from metropolitan averages: Filipino residents account for 4.9% of the population (compared to 1.3% regionally), Maltese residents represent 4.2% (compared to 1.1%), and Croatian residents represent 1.8% (compared to 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 local median age of 37 matches the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and is close to the national figure of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is strongly represented at 11.0% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 13.5%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 4.4% to 7.3% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.6% to 11.6%. Looking forward to 2041, population projections indicate notable changes in the local age profile.
The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 39% (159 people), increasing from 411 to 571. The trend toward an older population is evident, with residents aged 65+ representing 60% of the projected growth, while the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albanvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,641 at the 2021 Census → 5,640 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 May 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.