Albert Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Albert Park SA is 1,780 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Albert Park is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Albert Park is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Albert Park has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Albert Park has a population density of 1,964 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Albert Park is India. The most common religion is No religion (42.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albert Park is $1,659.

There were 49 recorded offences in Albert Park in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

Population
1,780
Census 2021
Median income
$752/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Albert Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Albert Park is $752 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 369th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAlbert ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$752/wk$759/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,503/wk$1,494/wk +1%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$300/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,659/mo$1,534/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.0%19.5% +0.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Albert Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Albert Park Population

1,780 residents at the 2021 Census.

Albert Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$752/wk
$39,104 per year
Ranked 4,475 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,659/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Albert Park Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,503/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 20.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Albert Park against your income

About $6,513 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,203/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Albert Park Schools

25
schools nearby
13
government
1005
avg ICSEA score
8,699
total students
Whitefriars School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 603 students
1076
ICSEA
Grange Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 702 students
1075
ICSEA
Kilkenny Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students
1069
ICSEA
Portside Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 626 students
1067
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 278 students
1043
ICSEA
Woodville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 204 students
1020
ICSEA
Mount Carmel College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 1,204 students
1008
ICSEA
Alberton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 262 students
1002
ICSEA
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 180 students
1002
ICSEA
Seaton High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 917 students
1001
ICSEA
Seaton Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 149 students
999
ICSEA
The Grove Education Centre Government
Combined · U · 63 students
992
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 154 students
990
ICSEA
Woodville Gardens School Birth-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 478 students
983
ICSEA
Findon High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 467 students
978
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Albert Park, with a map

Albert Park Map

Albert Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Albert Park, South Australia: 34.8762°S, 138.5230°E

Albert Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (25)

People in Albert Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (854) Female 52.1% (928)

Population Density

1,964
people per km²
1,780 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,061
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
3.3%
England
2.6%
Italy
2.1%
Vietnam
1.1%
Greece
1.0%
Philippines
0.7%
Netherlands
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
4.0%
Greek
2.9%
Punjabi
2.2%
Serbian
2.2%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Croatian
1.0%
Hindi
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
32.0%
English
29.9%
Italian
13.3%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
6.9%
German
6.9%
Greek
5.2%
Serbian
3.0%
Indian
2.8%
Croatian
2.1%
Polish
2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.6%
Catholic
25.2%
Eastern Orthodox
7.2%
Anglican
3.9%
Not stated
3.4%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Other religions
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.8% 604
Separated
2.8% 42
Divorced
10.0% 152
Widowed
5.5% 83
Never married
42.0% 637

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.6%
Couple: no children
22.9%
Couple: no children under 15
20.9%
One parent: no children under 15
10.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.2%
2 persons
28.8%
3 persons
21.0%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Albert Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 730 occupied private dwellings in Albert Park at the 2021 Census, 28.8% were rented, 27.4% owned outright and 41.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
27.4% 200 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.9% 306 dwellings
Rented
28.8% 210 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
25.3%
3 bedrooms
55.5%
4 bedrooms
13.0%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
7.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.0%
1 vehicle
35.1%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Albert Park

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 579 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 337 people
Unemployed
2.8% 40 people
Not in labour force
33.0% 470 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
26.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Managers
12.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.3%
Labourers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.1%
Sales Workers
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.4%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Bus
3.2%
Walked only
1.8%
Train
1.4%
Bicycle
1.2%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.5%
Engineering
16.6%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Health
13.4%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Education
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Creative Arts
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
19.7%
Secondary: Catholic
18.7%
Primary: Government
18.3%
Secondary: Government
15.3%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
10.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.7%
Has need for assistance
7.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
213
Asthma
58
Arthritis
52
Diabetes
50
Heart disease
38
Lung condition
35
Stroke
27
Cancer
22
Kidney disease
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 183
Did not provide
87.6% 1,288

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.3% 182
Not a volunteer
87.7% 1,294

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 10
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
1.6% 23
Never served
97.6% 1,440

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
1 child
16.8%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
13.1%
4 children
3.0%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
72
1971: 1980
44
1981: 1990
46
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
65
2011: 2015
38
2016
10
2017
13
2018
9
2019
12
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,534
Moved from SA
123
Moved: same area (SA2)
17
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.4%
Step family: no other children
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Albert Park Crime Statistics

49 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
21
Assault
16
Property Damage
7
Break & Enter
3
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Albert Park

The closest suburb to Albert Park is Hendon (SA), 0.7 km away.

Hendon (SA)
0.7 km away · income $681/wk · rent $285/wk
Woodville West
0.9 km away · income $845/wk · rent $330/wk
Cheltenham (SA)
0.9 km away · income $766/wk · rent $290/wk
St Clair (SA)
1.4 km away · income $1,055/wk · rent $360/wk
Woodville (SA)
1.4 km away · income $750/wk · rent $300/wk
Royal Park
1.6 km away · income $751/wk · rent $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Park

What is the population of Albert Park SA?

The population of Albert Park SA is 1,780 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,964 people per km². Albert Park is ranked #3,190 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Albert Park?

The median personal income in Albert Park SA is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year. The median household income is $1,503 per week. Family income is $2,061 per week. Albert Park is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Albert Park?

Median rent in Albert Park SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Albert Park ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Albert Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albert Park SA is $1,659. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Albert Park?

The median age in Albert Park SA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Albert Park a good suburb to live in?

Albert Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,780. The median income is $752/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40006. All dollar figures in AUD.