Alberton (SA)

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According to ABS demographic updates for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Alberton (SA) has a projected residency of approximately 1,841 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 19 people (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the headcount was 1,860 people. This shift is derived from a local resident base of 1,834, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) along with 15 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,917 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average for national sites evaluated by Districts. Expansion in the area was mostly spurred by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56% of all population increases recently, though other factors like interstate migration and natural growth also made positive contributions.

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Alberton has a qualified labor force with strong representation in vital services, an unemployment rate sitting at just 3.0%, and an estimated job growth of 5.1% over the course of the last year, compiled from Districts statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, there are 1,067 local residents in employment, which is an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%. The labor force participation rate is relatively typical, standing at 69.4% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show that a modest 10.8% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic containment measures should be kept in mind.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from Districts for the 2023 financial year show that earnings in Alberton are slightly below the national benchmark, with a median of $60,351 and an average of $66,159. This compares to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current values would be roughly $66,489 for the median and $72,887 for the average as of March 2026. Based on the 2021 Census, individual earnings place in the 44th percentile ($779 per week), while household earnings fall in the 24th percentile. Distribution statistics show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 30.1% of the population ( individuals), which aligns with the regional trend of in this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, leaving just of income after housing expenses, placing the area in the th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the locality in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Alberton at the time of the latest Census consisted of 69.1% standalone houses and 30.9% alternative housing options like townhouses, flats, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings in metropolitan Adelaide. The level of home ownership in Alberton was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 33.9%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (37.6%) or rented (28.5%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Adelaide metropolitan median at $1,602, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $279, compared to metropolitan Adelaide figures of $1,562 and $320. Nationally, mortgage outlays in Alberton are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well below the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 58.1%, which includes 23.2% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent households. The remaining 41.9% are non-family households, with single-person living arrangements making up 39.4% and group homes accounting for 2.6%. The median household size is 2.1 residents, which is lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Educational attainment in Alberton lags behind regional averages, with 24.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational development and workforce upskilling. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 33.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualifications in these areas, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (24.3%).

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Public transport links include 10 active transit stops in Alberton, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are serviced by 9 separate routes, which combine to support 950 weekly passenger trips. Transport convenience is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 161 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice at 88%. Household vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 cars per household, below the regional average. A relatively modest 10.8% of local workers work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect the impact of pandemic conditions.

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Alberton faces notable public health difficulties, according to Districts analyses of mortality and long-term health condition rates, with illnesses present in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of people holding private health insurance is slightly above the average SA2 region at approximately 53% of the total population (~978 people).

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Alberton displays higher cultural diversity than average, with 20.6% of its residents born outside of Australia and 17.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.0% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which represents 1.1% of residents compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 44 years in Alberton is considerably higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and also well above the nationwide median of 38. Relative to Greater Adelaide, the 55 - 64 age bracket is highly overrepresented locally at 13.9%, whereas the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 8.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 12.9% to 14.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.9% to 7.0%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.6% to 13.9%. Demographic models for project major structural shifts in Alberton's population, with the to age cohort expected to grow by people () to rise from to . Meanwhile, the to cohort is projected to see a flatter rise of , adding only residents.

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Alberton currently has an estimated 103 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 51 children aged 0-2 and 34 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 118 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 141. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally).