Median house price
$1.24M
+42% change
SA · Charles Sturt Council
Albert Park, 5014
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,845
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.2%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,503/wk
Employment rate
63.8%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,240,000
Languages at home
23.5%non-English
Most common: Italian, Punjabi, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Charles Sturt Council, Albert Park is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Getting around is straightforward, with buses and trains tying neighbouring communities together. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum.
At a glance
Albert Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Houses $600 · Units $399
Population (ERP)
1,845
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
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
#136
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
70th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
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
- 36.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4360th in Australia
- State rank
- 460th in SA
- Peer rank
- #136 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #311 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $398.8
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,240,000
- Median price change
- +41.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,845(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +6.2% over 5 years · 78th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +6.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +22
- Change in 5 years
- +108
- Growth rank in SA
- 78th 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 (~1,950), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,780
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,503
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 71 of 801
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,659
- Employment rate
- 63.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 592 / 100 / 36
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 106
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 77
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 61 residents
- State safety percentile
- 70.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 154
- Increase (daily rate)
- +31.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft8
- Sct - Non Residence6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Motor Vehicle16
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1043 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 204 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 262 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 917 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Woodville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 1,170 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 909 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 260 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albert Park Railway Station
- Stop 26 Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 27 West Lakes Blvd - North West side
- Stop 27 West Lakes Blvd - South East side
- Stop 28 West Lakes Blvd - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
47 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 1 supermarkets
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 46/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.12
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.12
Food & drink(2)
- A taste of SpiceRestaurant
- Little Saigon Take AwayRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- Dai Phat SupermarketSupermarket
Health & services(1)
- Denture ClincDentist
Sport & outdoors(2)
- 40 May St Community GardenPark
- Park
Transport(8)
7 bus stops · 1 train stations
Other(9)
- Alternative
- Bicycle Parking
- Newport Auto WholesaleCar
- SpotlightFabric
- SpotlightFabric
978
- Tina's Hair and Beauty StudioHairdresser
- Albert Park and RideParking
Albert Park
- Parking (25)
- Shelter
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 73
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.6
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Two storey residential flat building comprising 6 dwellings and two single storey group dwellings (eight dwellings) with removal of three (3) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree50 WEST LAKES BVD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and shed to the rear, alterations and additions to the dwelling with a verandah to the back; additions to the existing shed, carport to the side, swimming pool and safety features to the rear39 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
June 2026
- Verandah to the side of the existing dwelling.74 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
May 2026
- Alterations and additions sited to the rear of the dwelling, partial demolition to the existing dwelling at the rear, and verandah13 SPAD ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Five two-storey group dwellings40 WEST LAKES BVD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
April 2026
- Swimming pool and associated safety barrier to the rear of the existing dwelling.57 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Amenities Upgrade (PEER)UNIT 2 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014;UNIT 3 1038 -1048 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
March 2026
- Shed71 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and swimming pool & associated safety fencing14 PRINCE ALBERT ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with a wall on the northern boundary with a height of 3.3 metres and a combined length of 14.2 metres54 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling with garage parapet on the southern boundary for a length of 0.6 metres and height of 3.3 metres11 SPAD ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Construction of four single storey group dwellings with associated retaining and fencing42 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
January 2026
- Alterations to existing building to result in change in land use to detached dwelling, together with garage, decking and verandah3 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling109 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Removal of two significant trees in front of the Property.12 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling69 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- One (1) 3-Bedroom Detached Dwelling with associated fencing and removal of Significant Tree44 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated carport at side and Verandah to the rear.73 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Change of Land Use to Supported Accommodation comprising 6 individual residential units18 -20A BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling24 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing multi-purpose Bilyonendi Hall and construction of a temporary carpark with access from Selth Street for three (3) years106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling19 MALIN ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
November 2025
- Replacement of Verandah to the rear and carport to the side.70 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- 2 transportable buildings to be constructed on an existing allotment with associated decking and canopy106 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Community Land Division - 1 into 3 allotments with works undertaken on common land related to civil stormwater and soft landscaping47 MAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
October 2025
- Land division (creation of two community title allotments from one allotment) and construction of communal driveway and associated landscaping36 FARMAN AV ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation to the rear of the existing dwelling7 DERBY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Land division - Torrens title (two allotments into three)48 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014;50 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
- Land division (1 into 2 Torrens)36 FARMAN AV ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Domestic shed14 PRINCE ALBERT ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- six (6) single storey group dwellings and the removal of six (6) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree, with associated earthwork, retaining, fencing and landscaping50 WEST LAKES BVD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
September 2025
- Erect a cover to allow an entertaining area whilst still being protected from high UV days and weather91 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Storage Shed19 GLYDE ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division (one allotment into two allotments) including construction of carport for existing dwelling (Dwelling 1)109 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
August 2025
- Carport to the rear of the existing dwelling with access from the secondary street34 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the rear of the existing dwelling71 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport to the side of the existing dwelling and outbuilding to the rear52 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
July 2025
- Community Title land division one into two and the construction of a carport69 MURRAY ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Service Trade Premises (motor vehicle showroom) with associated canopy, car parking and landscaping996 PORT RD ALBERT PARK SA 5014Under Assessment
June 2025
- Garage47 GORDON ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Outbuilding, carport124 SELTH ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
- Carport on driveway. There was a driveway before construction under the application 23026174. The was port was demolished due to construction we now want to rebuild the carport105 BOTTING ST ALBERT PARK SA 5014Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
- Member of Parliament
- Mark BUTLER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,379
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 33.6%Labor 66.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.8 km away).
Coalition 27.7%Labor 72.3%
5.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Albert ParkLabor 71.5% · Coalition 28.5% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Woodville WestLabor 77.9% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Woodville SouthLabor 72.2% · Coalition 27.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- CheltenhamLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Royal Park SouthLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)1.2 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
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