Alberton (SA)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, the estimated population of Alberton (SA) is around 1,981. This reflects an increase of 121 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,860. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,913 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,063 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Alberton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing its SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting 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 years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the suburb expected to grow by 394 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Alberton has seen approximately 18 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 94 homes. In FY26 so far, three approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling is estimated to accommodate around 2.2 new residents per year on average over the past five years. The average construction cost of new homes in Alberton is $363,000.

This financial year has seen $9.0 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating a primarily residential area. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Alberton's construction activity is 20.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. New development consists of 41.0% detached dwellings and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. The area has approximately 304 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alberton is projected to gain 417 residents by 2041.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Alberton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact this area: Rosewater Loop Project, Our Port, St Clair, and Findon Road Upgrade. Details about these projects can be found in the following list, which focuses on those most relevant to the area.

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Alberton has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Alberton has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%.

As of June 2025, 1,117 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 6.4%, 1.4% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's at 61.7%. Leading employment industries among Alberton residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area has a particular specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 5.2% of Alberton's workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 7.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Alberton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Alberton is slightly above average nationally. The median income is $60,351 and the average income stands at $66,159. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Alberton would be approximately $68,094 (median) and $74,647 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 44th percentile ($779 weekly), while household income sits at the 24th percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.1% of the community falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band (596 individuals). This aligns with broader trends across the region where 31.8% are in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 24th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Alberton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alberton's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 69.1% houses and 30.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), similar to Adelaide metro's distribution. Home ownership in Alberton stood at 33.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,602, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,517 but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Alberton was $279, lower than both Adelaide metro's $295 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 58.1% of all households, including 23.2% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 41.9%, with lone person households at 39.4% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.3.

Alberton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Alberton trails regional benchmarks in educational qualifications, with 24.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (24.3%).

A significant 22.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.6% in primary, 4.6% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside Alberton's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Alberton has ten active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by eight different routes, collectively facilitating 945 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 161 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 135 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Alberton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Alberton faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Alberton is approximately 53% of the total population (~1,052 people), compared to 49.8% across Greater Adelaide.

Mental health issues impact 10.7% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.3%. About 63.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% in Greater Adelaide. Alberton has 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over (429 people), higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide.

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

Alberton's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 20.6% born overseas and 17.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 45.0%. The 'Other' religious category had a higher representation in Alberton at 1.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 1.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.8%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (7.8%). Notably, Russian (2.5% vs regional 0.6%), Welsh (0.9% vs 0.5%), and Polish (1.2% vs 1.4%) ethnicities showed higher representation in Alberton than the Greater Adelaide average.

Alberton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Alberton is 44 years, notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 55-64 age cohort is over-represented in Alberton at 14.0%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 8.7%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 35-44 age group has grown from 12.9% to 14.5% of Alberton's population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 15.6% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Alberton's age distribution. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow substantially, increasing by 101 people (77%) from 130 to 232. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is expected to grow more modestly at 5%, adding only 8 residents.