Albion Park Rail (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS population estimates for the region, alongside new address points verified by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Albion Park Rail has an estimated population of approximately 6,900 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 20 people (0.3%) from the 6,920 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This variation is derived from a resident count of 6,883 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures combined with 86 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 963 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded across other locations analyzed by Districts. Inward migration from overseas served as the primary, and almost exclusive, contributor to recent population increases in the area.

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Aggregated regional data from Districts indicates that the suburb of Albion Park Rail has a diverse workforce distributed across blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 9.9%, and an estimated job growth of 2.8% over the past year. Employed residents numbered 3,074 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate of 5.7% remains above the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to potential capacity for job market improvement. The labor force participation rate closely tracks the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a modest 15.6% of the workforce operated from home, though this metric should be interpreted in light of COVID-19 restriction periods.

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Based on the latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Albion Park Rail earned a median income of $54,718 and an average income of $63,951. These figures sit below national averages, and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would stand at roughly $60,365 for the median and $70,551 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household incomes in the area fell between the 16th and 29th percentiles nationwide. The dominant weekly income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, containing 34.5% of residents (2,380 people), which corresponds with the broader regional pattern where of households fall into this same range. Housing affordability presents a major challenge, as residents retain only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Albion Park Rail consisted of 78.1% separate houses and 21.9% alternative housing structures like apartments, semi-detached properties, and other options. This compares to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Albion Park Rail stood at 34.8%, trailing the Regional NSW average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (37.9%) or renters (27.3%). The median mortgage payment of $1,820 per month was higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent of $390 also exceeded the regional level of $330. From a national perspective, monthly mortgage payments in the area are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Families constitute the majority of households at 72.3%, which breaks down into 26.5% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 16.1% single parents. The remaining 27.7% are non-family households, consisting of lone individuals at 25.0% and group living arrangements at 3.0%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The region presents low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels at 10.1%, significantly trailing the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy highlights an opportunity for targeted educational support programs. Among those with university degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 7.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, split between advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 36.4%.

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Public transport infrastructure in the suburb of Albion Park Rail features 83 active transit stops, comprising a network of train stations and bus stops. A total of 50 distinct routes service these stops, providing 1,785 passenger services each week. Access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 115 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburban nature of the area, most workers commute to external employment hubs, and private vehicles remain the dominant mode of transit at 94%. Households average 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 15.6% of residents at the time of the 2021 Census, though this figure was likely influenced by temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence indicates significant health concerns within the suburb of Albion Park Rail, with various medical issues affecting both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage sits just ahead of the average SA2 area, encompassing approximately 52% of the population (~3,604 people).

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The suburb of Albion Park Rail shows lower levels of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with 84.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 93.5% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 55.5% of the local population, which is comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 40 in the suburb of Albion Park Rail is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43, but sits just above the nationwide median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, there is a high concentration of residents in the 25 - 34 age bracket (16.5% locally), while the 45 - 54 bracket is underrepresented (10.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group increased its share of the population from 13.3% to 16.5%, and the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 6.6% to 8.0%. Over the same period, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.4% to 11.9%, and the to cohort fell from to . Long-term projections for indicate notable demographic shifts in the area. The to age cohort is expected to grow by people (), rising from to residents, while the to and to age groups are projected to contract.

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Albion Park Rail currently has an estimated 462 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 273 children aged 0-2 and 182 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 10% by 2041 (to approximately 510 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 603. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.