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VIC · Port Phillip Council

Albert Park (Vic.), VIC, 3206

Current weather

13.3°CModerate rain showers

79% humidity · 27.2 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.5° today · 6.9 mm rain

Desirability index

78.3/100

#102 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Albert Park (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Port Phillip area, home to around 6,044 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 758 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 125.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
6,044
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,533
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
457 of 2,975
Median monthly mortgage
$3,500
Employment rate
61.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
128 / 1,558 / 468

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
758
Against the person
70
Against property
590
Rate per 1,000 residents
125.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
81.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+4.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage40
  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary47
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft64
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle212
  • B49 Other Theft94

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,127
  • Albert Park CollegeSecondary
  • Albert Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32
  • Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29
  • Graham St/Victoria Ave #31
  • Montague St/Bridport St #28
  • Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 21/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.QUEENS ROAD, LORNE STREET16 Mar 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 17/03/2026 and 21/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.QUEENS ROAD, LORNE STREET16 Mar 2026 – 20 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

207 planning-related records

2021· 71 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Removal of existing alluminium shop front and replace with new aluminium shop front.
    81 VICTORIA AVENUE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Demolition of existing front fence, render the front of the dwelling and replace existing verandah roof
    66 RICHARDSON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Development of a new three-storey dwelling at the rear of the site and dispensation from car parking requirements: -Partial demolition; alteration and additions at ground and first floor level, inckuding enclosure of the east-facing balcony on the first floor. Extension to the existing second floor and a new roof terrace. Waiver of the car parking requirment.
    93 VICTORIA AVENUE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition, alterations and two storey additions at the rear of an existing single storey dwelling with basement & roof deck as previously advertised but modified as follows: - Full demolition, with restoration & reinstatement of the front portion of the existing dwelling, - reduced heights, - greater setbacks, - non reflective privacy screening, - screening to east and west elevations of circular staircase, - passive solar control to north west windows. - crossover from Little Graham St
    77 GRAHAM STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition and the construction of alterations and additions
    17 HERBERT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions to an existing dwelling at the rear with a single storey extension
    135 BEACONSFIELD PARADE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Retrospective renovation of windows, east and west side. Painting of facade and fence of house
    85 GRAHAM STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Construct a covered verandah to the rear of the existing dwelling
    48 ASHWORTH STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Signage and car parking reduction associated with the medical centre use
    108 BRIDPORT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Demolition of existing dwelling on land known as 17-19 O'Grady Street and construction of a two-storey dwelling on Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 001487 C/T Vol 3858 Folio 540 (to be known as 19 O'Grady St) and waiver of the carparking requirement: -extension of terrace and other amendments
    17-19 O'GRADY STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Demolition of existing dwelling on land known as 17-19 O'Grady Street and construction of a two-storey dwelling on Lot 1 on Title Plan 442562B (C/T Vol 6390 Folio 867) (to be known as 17 O'Grady St) and waiver of car parking requirement: -Extended terrace and other amendments
    17-19 O'GRADY STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • To paint over the current colour to the exterior of the shop
    138 BRIDPORT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Alterations and Additions to an existing single dwelling
    41 MOUBRAY STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Change the use of the office building to an Allied Health Clinic and retail shop
    108 BRIDPORT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206Withdrawn
  • Twenty-one (21) lot subdivision PS818634W SPEAR REF: S178122P
    168-170 BRIDPORT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Demolition and Construction of new front fence to an existing dwelling within the Heritage Overlay
    26 FOOTE STREET ALBERT PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY
    100 GRAHAM STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition; alterations and additions and construction of a ground floor extension to the existing dwelling -correct flue placement and installation.
    76 MERTON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • The inclusion of AC condeser units to the existing roof of a single residential dwelling
    12 KERFERD PLACE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress

  • June 2021

  • Part demolition, alterations and additions to the existing dwelling: -amendments to the lightwell dimensions
    104 BEACONSFIELD PARADE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions and double storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling with garage and studio above at the rear of the site: -adjustment to south elevation of studio -deletion of garage door
    88 MERTON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition, alterations and additions, and two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. amendmmet of the existing permit to allow the following changes -Removal of existin front facade windows and replacement with alterntive style windows -Removal of existing front fence and replacement with timber picket style fence -addition of highlight window over master bedroom
    209 BRIDPORT STREET WEST ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Erection and Display of an Electronic Promotional Sign
    381 MONTAGUE STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • partial demolition, alterations and additions; ground and first floor extensions built to both side boundaries and balcony at first floor: -change in external cladding materials -change from obscured glass to aluminium louvres
    8 BROOKE STREET NORTH ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Application for internally illuminated business identification signage
    46-48 MILLS STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Demolition and Construction of new front fence to an existing dwelling within the Heritage Overlay
    83 RICHARDSON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition and Construction of new front fence within a Heritage Overlay
    26 LITTLE O'GRADY STREET ALBERT PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Proposal is for - Repairs and Painting front and east side of the Residence - Render/paint East Rear Fence
    1 HAMBLETON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Retrospective permit for the partial demolition and construction of three level additions comprising three new dwellings along with a shortfall of car parking
    151 VICTORIA AVENUE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Changing east boundary wall from damaged timber to brickwork. Removing doors and replacing with new. Internal works.
    74 BRIDPORT STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • partial demolition, alterations and additions at ground and first floor to existing dwelling
    70 RICHARDSON STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • External painting of an existing building within the Heritage Overlay (retrospective permit)
    149 VICTORIA AVENUE ALBERT PARK 3206Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • demolish, install new glazing, construct an outbuilding, construct new gate to the rear laneway and make external alterations: - replace first floor windows with french doors: - existing rear, side and laneway wall heights amended: - changes to cladding on rear outbuilding
    24 MADDEN STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition of the existing building and construction of a three storey addition at the rear comprising a home based business at ground floor and dwelling above
    13 VICTORIA AVENUE ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Partial demolition and extension to an existing dwelling.
    34 KERFERD ROAD ALBERT PARK 3206In progress

  • May 2021

  • Ground Floor and First Floor Extension and Alteration to Existing Dwelling
    13 O'GRADY STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Part demolition, alterations and additions and a double storey extension to the existing dwelling. Proposed Amendments: Amendment to the wording of condition 1b) to enable a change to the approved screening to the rear first floor north facing master bedroom window and associated terrace to allow for downwards views into adjoining properties limited to a maximum of 25% transparency. Amendment to the plans to incorporate amended screening to the first floor north facing master bedroom window, com
    229 DANKS STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • External Paint to the existing dwelling within the Heritage Overlay
    43 Cardigan PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The proposal is seeking for alteration to existing double storey brick house with an existing roof deck. The house is located within Neighbourhood Residential Zone with Heritage Overlay. Extend of alteration intended: - Repair and upgrade to all existing metal and glazed roof that have been leaking badly, including gutters, rainwater head and downpipes. - Adding insulation and upgrading existing glazing to double glazed units to improve its current poor thermal performance. - Replacing glazing o
    17 NEVILLE STREET ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
  • Additions and alterations to the rear of a heritage dwelling
    25 KERFERD ROAD ALBERT PARK 3206In progress
2020· 136 proposals

136 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

157 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CBAATM
  • Bbq (2)
  • Advanced Skin & Beauty ClinicBeauty salon
  • Bench (33)
  • Bicycle Parking (7)
  • Albert Park ShopsBus stop
  • Albert Park Shops/Richardson StBus stop
  • Bridport StreetBus stop
  • Graham Street/Pickles StreetBus stop
  • Kerferd RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Broadway Tree ReservePark
  • Canterbury Road Light Rail Linear ReservePark
  • Coot Picnic AreaPark
  • Gasworks Arts ParkPark
  • Lemnos SquarePark
  • Little Finlay ReservePark
  • Moubray Street Community Park and Community GardenPark
  • Rats of Tobruk ReservePark
  • St Vincent GardensPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
20
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Albert Park Dentistrydentist
  • Albert Park Medical CentreDundas Placedoctor
  • Albert Park Medical CentreDundas Placedoctor
  • Albert Park Medical CentreDundas Placedoctor
  • Albert Park PhysiotherapyMontague Streetphysiotherapist
  • Albert Park Sports & Spinalalternative
  • Centre for Musculoskeletal Medicinealternative
  • Craigrossie Clinicclinic
  • Craven's Pharmacypharmacy
  • Dr Gregory BelkinVictoria Avenuedoctor

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

7 state heritage places

  • ALBERT PARK PRIMARY SCHOOLNH1629
  • BILTMORENH0475
  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS DRILL HALNH2362
  • HOTEL VICTORIANH0820
  • ROCHESTER TERRACENH0813
  • ST VINCENT PLACE PRECINCTNH1291
  • TERRACE 27-35 KERFERD ROADNH1831

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
78.3/100
Cohort rank
#102 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • ALBERT PARK PRIMARY SCHOOLheritageNH1629
  • BILTMOREheritageNH0475
  • FORMER ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS DRILL HALheritageNH2362
  • HOTEL VICTORIAheritageNH0820
  • ROCHESTER TERRACEheritageNH0813
  • ST VINCENT PLACE PRECINCTheritageNH1291
  • TERRACE 27-35 KERFERD ROADheritageNH1831
  • Albert Park Dentistryhealthdentist
  • Albert Park Medical CentrehealthDundas Placedoctor
  • Albert Park Medical CentrehealthDundas Placedoctor

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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