Albion Park

Population growth drivers in Albion Park are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Albion Park is around 15,056. This reflects an increase of 1,230 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,826. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 14,562 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 163 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,738 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Albion Park's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the suburb expected to grow by 5,953 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 36.3% in total over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Albion Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Albion Park has seen approximately 168 new home approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 844 homes were approved, with an additional 173 approved so far in FY26. Each new home built over these years accommodates an average of 3.7 new residents, indicating a significant gap between supply and demand, which can lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost for new dwellings is $444,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY26, there have been $938,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Albion Park has seen 36.0% more development per person over the past five years, providing reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This is significantly above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 60.0% detached houses and 40.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 85.0% houses.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and a response to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Albion Park has approximately 103 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Future projections estimate that Albion Park will add 5,459 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Albion Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects potentially impacting this area. Key projects include Tripoli Way Extension, Mount Terry Estate, Albion Park Rail Residential Development - Riverside Estate, and Con O'Keefe and Russell Street Precinct Master Plan. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Albion Park maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Albion Park has a diverse workforce consisting of both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 7,394 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 66.8%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census data shows that 20.5% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Major employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Albion Park has a significant specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.2% of Albion Park's workforce compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 4.3%, alongside a 4.3% decline in employment, leaving unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albion Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch reports that based on its aggregation of postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Albion Park had a median taxpayer income of $50,625 and an average income of $59,167. These figures are below the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively in Regional NSW. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $55,850 (median) and $65,273 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Albion Park cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 36.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 5,525 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across regional levels, where 29.9% fall into the same category. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Albion Park, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Albion Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Albion Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albion Park stood at 32.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.0% and rented ones at 17.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Albion Park was $460, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Albion Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,058 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Albion Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.1% of all households, including 40.1% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Albion Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (35.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.9%), secondary education (8.6%), and tertiary education (3.1%).

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

Albion Park has 98 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 50 different routes that together facilitate 736 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 157 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily by car (96% of journeys). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 20.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 105 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Albion Park is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Albion Park faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with notable prevalence across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~7,582 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues impact 9.6% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.8%, with 67.3% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,047 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Albion Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Albion Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Albion Park, making up 57.0% of people, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (30.4%), Australian (30.1%), and Scottish (7.1%).

Notably, Welsh (0.9%) is overrepresented in Albion Park compared to the regional average (0.5%), as are Spanish (1.0%, vs 0.3%) and Macedonian (1.0%, vs 0.4%).

Albion Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Albion Park's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Regional NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 35-44 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.4% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 7.4%. Following the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.1 years to 35. Specifically, the 35-44 age group has grown from 12.4% to 15.4%, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.7%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.2% to 10.4%. Demographic modeling suggests Albion Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 35-44 cohort at 52%, adding 1,198 residents to reach a total of 3,517.