Albany

An assessment of population growth drivers in Albany reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of November 2025, Albany's estimated population is around 1,556. This reflects a 10.9% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,403 people. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 1,537 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 12 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 793 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Albany's growth exceeded that of its SA3 area (8.7%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends indicate a median increase for national regional areas, with Albany expected to increase by 157 persons to reach 2041, reflecting a total increase of 5.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Albany recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Albany averaged approximately 16 new dwelling approvals annually between FY21-FY25. Around 82 homes were approved in those five years, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY26.

Each year, about one new resident per dwelling has been recorded. This indicates a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new homes is $501,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Compared to the Rest of WA, Albany has seen 102% more development activity per capita. Recent construction comprises 89% detached houses and 11% townhouses or apartments, reflecting Albany's low-density character.

There are approximately 147 people per dwelling approval in the area. Population forecasts estimate Albany will gain 89 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially supporting population growth.

Albany has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two major projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan, Albany Waterfront Redevelopment, Mount Lockyer Primary School Rebuild, and South Regional TAFE - Albany Trade Workshop. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment conditions in Albany demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Albany has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.9% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025781 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Albany lagged at 54.3%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food, with a particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance (2.1 times the regional level). Mining was under-represented, with only 2.3% of Albany's workforce compared to 11.7% in Rest of WA.

There were 1.6 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating Albany functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to September 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.3%, while employment declined by 3.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Albany. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Albany's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2023, Albany had a median income among taxpayers of $59,614 and an average income of $75,137. These figures are higher than the national averages of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively for Rest of WA. By September 2025, based on a 9.62% increase according to the Wage Price Index, estimated median income would be approximately $65,349 and average income $82,365. The 2021 Census data shows personal income ranks at the 64th percentile ($883 weekly) and household income at the 25th percentile in Albany. In terms of earnings bands, 26.6% of residents earn between $800 - 1,499 (413 individuals), unlike surrounding regions where 31.1% fall within $1,500 - 2,999 range. After housing costs, 86.2% of income remains, ranking at the 28th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Albany is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Albany's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.8% houses and 12.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albany stood at 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.6% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent in Albany was $325, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Albany's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Albany features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.9% of all households, including 15.6% couples with children, 35.3% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.1%, with lone person households at 37.1% and group households comprising 3.9% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

Albany demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Albany's educational attainment notably exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15 and above, 37.6% possess university qualifications, surpassing the SA4 region's 16.4% and Western Australia's rest at 17.6%. This notable educational advantage indicates a strong position for knowledge-based prospects. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.3% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.3% and certificates for 18.0%. A substantial 22.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 6.9% in secondary education, 5.7% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 13 operational public transport stops in Albany, consisting of bus services only. These stops are served by 10 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 510 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is deemed good, with residents situated an average of 259 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 72 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Albany's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Albany's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level. Approximately 57% (~887 people) of Albany's total population has private health cover, compared to 50.0% in the rest of WA.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.4%) and mental health issues (7.8%). Around 64.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to the 64.7% across the rest of WA. Albany has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.6% (429 people), compared to the 21.0% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors in Albany are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Albany was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albany was found to have above average cultural diversity, with 10.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 31.3% born overseas. The predominant religion in Albany is Christianity, comprising 43.2% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to 0.1% across Rest of WA.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 36.5%, Australian at 21.8% (notably lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Scottish at 9.2%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.7% regionally, Dutch at 2.0% versus 2.3%, and Polish at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

Albany ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Albany's median age is 54 years, significantly higher than the Rest of WA average of 40 and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of WA average, Albany has a notably over-represented cohort of 65-74 year-olds at 19.9%, while those aged 5-14 are under-represented at 7.3%. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows a rejuvenation in Albany's population, with the median age falling from 55 to 54 years. Notable shifts include the 35-44 age group growing from 7.6% to 9.8%, and the 25-34 cohort increasing from 10.6% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 75-84 year-olds have declined from 8.2% to 6.3%, and those aged 85+ dropped from 2.8% to 1.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Albany's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow strongly at 41%, adding 80 residents to reach a total of 278. Conversely, both the 85+ and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.