Albanvale (Vic.)

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Drawing on data from ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and address validations carried out by Districts 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 Districts 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 Districts. 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 of the total increase.

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Workforce data aggregated by Districts 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.

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ATO data for the financial year 2023 at the postcode level, compiled by Districts, 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 - range, mirroring the broader region where of households fall into this bracket. Financial strain from housing is significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks at the th percentile.

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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.

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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.

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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%).

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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.

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Based on Districts' 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%.

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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%.

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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% ( people), increasing from to . The trend toward an older population is evident, with residents aged + representing of the projected growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to decrease in size.

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Albanvale currently has an estimated 304 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 174 children aged 0-2 and 116 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 292 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 529. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.