Median house price
$923k
+4.2% change
NSW · Shellharbour Council
Albion Park Rail, 2527
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,878
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.7%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,411/wk
Employment rate
51.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$923,000
Languages at home
6.5%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Macedonian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Shellharbour Council, Albion Park Rail is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, plus community and employment, while schools and education land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Albion Park Rail snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$710/wk
Houses $750 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
6,878
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#117
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
14th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
9th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 59.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1034th in Australia
- State rank
- 289th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #117 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #210 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 130
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $923,000
- Median price change
- +4.2%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
6,878(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · -0.7% over 5 years · 50th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- -0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +36
- Change in 5 years
- -47
- Growth rank in NSW
- 50th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,750), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,920
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,411
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 2,701
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,003 / 536 / 23 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 246
- Against the person
- 81
- Against property
- 109
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 85 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order58
- Domestic Violence Related Assault93
- Fraud123
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment117
- Malicious Damage To Property104
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 894
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 9th
School list
- Albion Park Rail Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 894 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 346 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
156 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Platforms
- Albion Park Station
- CCP Princes Hwy
- ENT Station Carpark
- Platform 2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
131 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 16 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 156 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 86/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.29
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.16
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.31
Food & drink(8)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Cafe
10 Ash Avenue, Albion Park Rail
- Urbanista Cafe & ConvenienceCafe
- McDonald'sFast food
251 Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail
- OportoFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Oaks Hotel MotelPub
- Golden Joy Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(7)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- FoodaryConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ALDISupermarket
10 Ash Avenue, Albion Park Rail
Community(1)
- Albion Park Rail Public SchoolSchool
Health & services(4)
- Albion Park Rail Family PracticeMedical clinic
- Albion Park Rail Medical CentreMedical clinic
- chemistPharmacy
- Night & Day ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(20)
- Airport ParkPark
- Arbor ParkPark
- Bateman ParkPark
- Croton ParkPark
- James ParkPark
- Kaylaur ReservePark
- Mountan View ParkPark
- Park
- Rotary ParkPark
- Wilson Memorial ParkPark
- Playground (8)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(3)
- Historical Aircraft Restoration SocietyMuseum
Airport Road and Boomerang Avenue, Albion Park Rail
- Illawarra Light Railway MuseumMuseum
48A Tongarra Road, Albion Park Rail
- Museum
Transport(26)
23 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(35)
- BWSAlcohol
- Boeing 747 - City of CanberraAttraction
- RAAF Macchi JetAttraction
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Albion Park Bike HubBicycle
- Zone BowlingBowling Alley
- AutobarnCar Parts
- AmpChargeEV charging
- Iliawarra Fire Control CentreFire station
37 Airport Road, Albion Park Rail
- Illawarra Support BrigadeFire station
- Oak Flats Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Choices FlooringFlooring
- NSW Rural Fire ServiceParking
- Parking (21)
- Parking Space
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- EnhancePetrol station
- NPG Albion Park RailPetrol station
172-174 Princes Highway
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table
- Place of worship
- Albion Park Rail Post OfficePost office
187 Princes Highway
- Public Toilet Wilson Memorial ParkPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Warrigal Community VillageSocial Facility
- Out A Space Self StorageStorage Rental
- Ticket Validator (3)
- Tile BathroomTiles
- Waste Basket (2)
- Austral BricksYes
- Christmas WorldYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Airport ParkPark
- Arbor ParkPark
- Bateman ParkPark
- Corkwood ParkPark
- Croton ParkPark
- Dunster ReservePark
- James ParkPark
- Kaylaur ReservePark
- Macquarie Rivulet ArboretumPark
- Macquarie Shores ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Shellharbour Hospital (4.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Albion Park Rail Family PracticeDoctor
- Albion Park Rail Medical CentreDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 333
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 48.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 28 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 SILVERTOP PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure59 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure141 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure14 SHABAN STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 STATION ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure203-205 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure9 KAYLAUR CRESCENT ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure118 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre4 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 OAK STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Subdivision203-205 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Withdrawn
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure5 KAROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station138-142 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport8 SHEARWATER BOULEVARD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
March 2026
- Advertising and signage; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises4-6 MIALL WAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure4 KAROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)23 ROBYN ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)47 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure106 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure2 JARRAH WAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure5 RIVULET CRESCENT ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure13 OSPREY PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CURRAJONG PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 243 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 PALMAE PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
January 2026
- Industrial development; Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; General industry; Hours of operation and trading47A PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure311 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure11 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Deferred Commencement
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure13 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)88 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation114 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space31 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4A KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BORONIA AVENUE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure307 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation46 ROBYN ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)321 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise253 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air transport premises42 AIRPORT ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 RIBBONWOOD PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station174 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
June 2025
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 61 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Hours of operation and trading23 HARGRAVES AVENUE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Albion Park Railway Station groupPrinces Highway, Albion Park RailSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
- Member of Parliament
- Carol BERRY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,093
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.1 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.8%Labor 56.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.7 km away).
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
3.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -4.8 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Albion Park RailLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Albion ParkLabor 55.8% · Coalition 44.2% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Albion Park SouthLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Oak FlatsLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Albion Park HeightsLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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