Albion Park (NSW)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Albion Park has an estimated population of 15,056 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,230 residents (8.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 13,826. This population shift is calculated from a resident base of 14,562, estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, alongside 163 confirmed new addresses established after the Census. The current population translates to a density of 1,738 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds the average of national locations tracked by Districts. The 8.9% expansion rate in the suburb of Albion Park since the 2021 census outperformed both the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader. This population rise was mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 79.0% of the overall population gains, though all demographic components including natural increase and overseas migration remained positive.

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Albion Park possesses a diverse workforce distributed across white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, employed residents count 7,388, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the 4.1% recorded in Regional NSW. Furthermore, the workforce participation rate of 66.6% is higher than the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.5% of the working population performed their jobs from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic lockdown periods.

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Based on Districts' compilation of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Albion Park recorded a median income of $50,625 and an average income of $59,167. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to regional averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated income levels as of March 2026 would be approximately $55,850 for the median and $65,273 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in Albion Park around the 55th percentile nationally. The most common weekly income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 36.7% of taxpayers (5,525 residents), exceeding the Regional NSW average of in this bracket. High housing costs account for of income, yet robust earnings help keep disposable income at the th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking falling into the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Albion Park consisted of 85.1% separate houses and 14.9% other dwelling types such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Albion Park were lower than the Regional NSW average, standing at 32.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (50.0%) or renters (17.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,058 was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $460 compared to the Regional NSW average of $330. Compared to national benchmarks, mortgage repayments in Albion Park are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 82.1%, consisting of couples with children at 40.1%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 12.9%. Non-family households account for 17.9% of the total, with single-person households at 16.2% and group houses at 1.7%. The median household size of 2.9 persons is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment profiles reveal challenges for the area, as university qualification rates stand at 14.6%, which is lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This gap presents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 46.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (35.0%).

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Public transport infrastructure includes 98 active transport stops in Albion Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 50 separate routes, which provide a total of 736 weekly passenger trips. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per household, exceeding regional averages. A total of 20.5% of working residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Based on Districts' evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, Albion Park faces notable health challenges, with medical conditions prevalent across both young and old age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, standing at approximately 50% of the population (~7,582 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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Albion Park shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 87.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 94.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 57.0% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age in Albion Park is 35 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the Australian median of 38. The 35 - 44 age cohort is over-represented locally at 15.4% compared to Regional NSW, while the 65 - 74 age group is under-represented at 7.4%. Since the 2021 Census, younger residents have driven the median age down by 1.1 years to 35. The 35 to 44 age group increased from 12.4% to 15.4% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 13.5% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.5% to , and the to bracket fell from to . Demographic projections suggest that Albion Park's age structure will change by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach a total of .

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Albion Park currently has an estimated 978 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 686 children aged 0-2 and 457 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 43% by 2041 (to approximately 1,401 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,735. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.