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Albany Surrounds has an estimated 4,059 residents, up from 3,707 at the 2021 Census — a change of 352 people, or 9.5%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 55.6% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 research from AreaSearch, the resident count in Albany Surrounds stands at approximately 4,059 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 352 people (9.5%) following the 2021 Census, when 3,707 people were recorded. This adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,021 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 182 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With this resident total, population density measures 1.0 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. The locality outpaced the broader SA3 area (8.9%) with its 9.5% growth since the 2021 census, establishing itself as an area of notable regional expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for demographic expansion by generating roughly 55.6% of recent net gains, while interstate migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Demographic projections for each SA2 district rely on ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. Where SA2 coverage is absent, and for post-2032 modeling across all locations, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Factoring in these anticipated shifts, the locality is modeled to experience population expansion surpassing the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with headcounts projected to climb by 563 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP statistics, producing an overall increase of 12.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
145 new dwellings have been approved in Albany Surrounds over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 29 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Albany Surrounds have averaged roughly 29 dwellings per year, culminating in 145 homes receiving permits over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.9 people per year arrived per completed residence, illustrating well-aligned supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. New builds carry an average construction value of $442,000. In addition, commercial building approvals have totaled $3.2 million this financial year, underscoring that construction remains centered on residential development.
Relative to Rest of WA, construction volumes in Albany Surrounds are somewhat elevated (tracking 39.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), preserving buyer opportunities while underpinning established asset values. Composition of new construction is heavily skewed toward standalone houses at 97.0% compared to 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the low-density neighborhood fabric and catering to purchasers seeking extra space. A ratio of approximately 119 people per approval characterizes Albany Surrounds as an expanding community. Projections indicate that Albany Surrounds will gain 525 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current building velocity, residential development appears well placed to satisfy incoming housing requirements, fostering favorable conditions for property buyers and potentially facilitating expansion above baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Albany Surrounds. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.8 billion. 8 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and energy. 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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Community performance and development trajectory are heavily shaped by regional planning initiatives, capital investments, and transport upgrades. AreaSearch has mapped 31 major infrastructure projects positioned to influence the district. Prominent undertakings include the Albany North District Structure Plan, Morgan Place (Residential Estate), Albany Regional Airport Upgrades, and Clydesdale Park Estate, with the key initiatives summarized below.
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Albany North District Structure Plan
A high-level, strategic document consolidating and expanding on fragmented local structure plans. It aims to unlock land, identify headworks, and help deliver housing supply and economic growth for Albany's growing population, guiding future land use, residential density, and staging of major infrastructure.
Morgan Place (Residential Estate)
Proposed residential development with a structure plan endorsed in 2010 for predominantly R20 residential zoning. Subdivision activity has yet to commence.
Albany Regional Airport Upgrades
The City of Albany is advancing the Albany Airport Master Plan 2043, following Council endorsement of the Code 3 Development Strategy in April 2024. This phase focuses on airside and landside improvements to support existing RPT and FIFO services. In early 2026, the City issued tenders for Runway Upgrade and Overlay Design Services, with maintenance and asphalt resurfacing of the main runway (RWY 14/32) scheduled for the 2026/2027 summer construction period. The upgrades aim to support larger narrow-bodied aircraft, enhance regional tourism, and facilitate Large Aerial Tanker operations for fire safety.
Clydesdale Park Estate
An established residential estate with public open space areas and a future primary school. Offers various sized homesites with fencing and landscaping included, focusing on affordable housing. Stage 3 lots have been released.
Yakamia North Area (Residential & Mixed-Use)
Site forms part of the draft Yakamia District Structure Plan area, proposing residential areas with some mixed business, retail, and public open space. Draft structure plan recently advertised for public consultation.
Centennial Park Urban Renewal Area
An urban renewal area with plans to prepare a Structure Plan to investigate zonings, land uses, and provide for a diverse range of residential densities (R40 to RAC), aiming to increase employment opportunities and improve community facilities.
Orana Shopping Centre
A new neighbourhood shopping centre including a cinema, Coles supermarket, several smaller retail/dining outlets, and a large parking area with over 300 bays. Anticipated to create approximately 100 new jobs.
St Ives Retirement Village - Stage 2
Second stage of the St Ives Retirement Village development, with approximately 30 dwellings still to be constructed.
2,193 residents of Albany Surrounds are employed, from a labour force of 2,229. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 68.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,594, about 89% 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 local labour pool in Albany Surrounds is well-qualified, spans varied industries, and records an unemployment rate of only 1.6%. Employed individuals numbered 2,193 residents as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 1.9% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%. Participation in the labour market remains typical at 68.1% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%. Census figures recorded 21.7% of workers operating from home, though potential distortion from Covid-19 restrictions should be noted. Resident employment centers primarily around agriculture, forestry & fishing, alongside health care & social assistance and education & training.
Specialization is particularly elevated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local employment concentration reaches 2.8 times the regional level. Conversely, mining accounts for a modest 3.2% employment share relative to 11.7% regionally. Comparing Census working population against resident population metrics suggests that local job openings remain constrained within the area itself. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, the available workforce contracted by 5.1% in tandem with a 5.9% employment decline, pushing the local unemployment rate up by 0.8 percentage points. Concurrently, Regional WA recorded an employment drop of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an uptick in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26 provides broader context on future workforce needs for Albany Surrounds. These models, spanning five and ten-year horizons, map national industry trajectories against the area's worker profile. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, individual sectors show substantial divergence. Calibrating these sector projections against the local job composition indicates employment in Albany Surrounds could rise by 5.4% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not factor in localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Albany Surrounds is $1,552 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $738 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,594 a year against an average of $62,299. 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 postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Albany Surrounds SA2 taxpayers generating a median income of $49,594 and an average of $62,299. These metrics sit beneath country-wide norms and trail Regional WA, where taxpayers record a median income of $59,973 and an average income of $74,392. Adjusting for Wage Price Index increases of 10.93% since financial year 2023 puts updated figures at roughly $55,015 (median) and $69,108 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, family, personal, and household earnings occupy moderate territory, settling between the 36th and 38th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 tier accounts for 31.3% of the population (1,270 individuals), aligning with the wider territory where 31.1% fall within this segment. Housing costs remain manageable with 88.1% of income retained, though disposable income lands below typical benchmarks at the 43rd percentile and the SEIFA income score falls into the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Albany Surrounds had 1,275 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 16.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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, residential stock across Albany Surrounds consisted of 94.8% separate houses alongside 5.2% alternative formats (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing), contrasting with Regional WA where houses formed 88.5% and alternative options made up 11.6%. Outright ownership stood substantially above regional patterns at 49.3%, while remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (34.9%) or occupied by tenants (15.9%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,800, notably higher than Regional WA's $1,560, while typical weekly rent was $250 against Regional WA's $265. Relative to nationwide benchmarks, monthly repayments sit under the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably lower than the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Albany Surrounds counted 1,275 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,396 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 22% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 living arrangements at 76.8% of all households, broken down into couples without children (37.7%), couples with children (31.4%), and single parent families (7.2%). Non-family households account for the remaining 23.2%, consisting of lone person residences at 21.7% and group shared arrangements at 1.7%. Typical household occupancy is 2.5 people, matching Regional WA exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.6% of adults in Albany Surrounds hold a university qualification, including 16.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 745 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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 levels for higher education in Albany Surrounds sit below nationwide marks, as 22.6% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to room for continued educational expansion. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 16.4%, with postgraduate qualifications comprising 3.7% and graduate diplomas representing 2.5%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is widely held, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (28.7%). Enrolment levels across formal study programs remain strong, with 30.0% of residents attending educational institutions.
This comprises 11.4% attending primary schools, 10.2% in secondary education, and 2.6% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Albany Surrounds means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of passenger transit shows 6 active transport stops within Albany Surrounds, providing bus connections across 4 routes that run 22 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit access is constrained, with dwellings situated an average of 8801 meters from the nearest stop. Given the suburban and rural nature of the area, private vehicle use dominates commuting at 90%, while 6% commute on foot. Households maintain high car ownership averaging 2.2 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding regional averages, while 21.7% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, potentially reflecting COVID-19 lockdown circumstances.
Transit route frequency averages 3 trips per day across the collective network, which translates to roughly 3 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.4% of residents in Albany Surrounds report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Health indicators in Albany Surrounds reflect excellent community wellness based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic disease trends, showcasing low rates of common health ailments across all demographics. Private health insurance adoption is somewhat subdued, covering roughly 50% of the total population (~2,045 people), which compares with 56.4% in Regional WA and a national benchmark of 55.7%. Among reported medical conditions, arthritis and mental health issues were the most prevalent, impacting 8.7% and 7.5% of local residents, respectively, while 69.4% reported no ongoing medical conditions compared to 69.3% across Regional WA.
Younger cohorts under 65 exhibit superior overall health profiles. Furthermore, the 19.9% of residents who are aged 65 and over (808 people) demonstrate robust health results that align closely with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Albany Surrounds is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.3%) and Australian (32.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Albany Surrounds register below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 87.6% of the population, 81.0% having been born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, held by 39.3% of community members. Judaism shows the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of residents in comparison to no recorded share across Regional WA. Looking at parent heritage and ancestry, the predominant lineages reported in Albany Surrounds are English at 34.3%, Australian at 32.3%, and Scottish at 7.3%. Several other background groups display notable variation against wider patterns, including Dutch ancestry at 3.1% (versus 1.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.6%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.9% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Albany Surrounds is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.9% 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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Age distributions in Albany Surrounds align closely with Regional WA benchmarks, with the largest divergence across the four main age brackets measuring only 3.2 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 44 as at August 2026, marking a decrease from 45 at the 2021 Census, but remaining 4 years older than the Regional WA figure of 40 from that Census. The nationwide median stood at 38 at that same Census. Since then, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 32.3% of the community to an estimated 28.3%.
Moving toward 2041, young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) are forecast to see the largest absolute expansion, growing by 351 (37%) to reach 1,301, whereas older and retired cohorts are anticipated to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Albany Surrounds
8 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 SA2 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,707 at the 2021 Census → 4,059 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 (509011226). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.