VIC · Brimbank Council

Albion, 3020

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,566

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.6%

Median age

35

Median income

$1,310/wk

Employment rate

54.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$812,000

Languages at home

50%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, Nepali, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

50/100
Average

Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 96% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
  • Cycling
What Albion is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Heritage area, Cycling

Suburb profile

Albion is a practical mid-sized suburb in Brimbank Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.

Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Desirability lands around average here: softer community and employment weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Albion snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$812k

+15% change

Median rent

$480/wk

Population (ERP)

4,566

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

14.3%

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

#125

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

79th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

67th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

46th

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
50.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2168th in Australia
State rank
464th in VIC
Peer rank
#125 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#296 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
96%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$480
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$812,000
Median price change
+15.2%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,566(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · -1.6% over 5 years · 67th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
-1.6%
Change in 1 year
+43
Change in 5 years
-73
Growth rank in VIC
67th 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 (~4,700), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,334
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,310
Dwelling vacancy
14.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
295 of 2,060
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
54.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
973 / 335 / 459

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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 (2026)
519
Against the person
67
Against property
340
Rate per 1,000 residents
113.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
78.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage50
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary28
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft35
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle113
  • B49 Other Theft44

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
13
Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
999
Median ICSEA percentile
46th
School list
  • Albion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 189 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Theresa's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 229 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Mother of God SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 995 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1015 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 515 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Ardeer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 139 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Marian CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 856 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Albion North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 333 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunshine CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 952 · 26th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 1,217 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 360 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Albion KindergartenDerrimut Streetkindergarten
  • Anderson Road Child Care CentreAnderson Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

25 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Albion Railway Station
  • Albion Station
  • Albion Station
  • Decision point 1
  • Sydney St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

82 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 places of worship · 4 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life8 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport25 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
38/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.23
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.92
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.85
Food & drink(4)
  • CinnabunsBakery
  • Sadie BlackCafe
  • Pick & BingeFast food

    35 Perth Avenue

  • Sunshine City ClubPub

    24 Talmage Street, Albion

Shopping(1)
  • Albion General StoreConvenience store

    Perth Avenue, Albion

Community(6)
  • Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre
  • North Cyprus Turkish Community Centre of VictoriaCommunity centre
  • Albion KindergartenKindergarten

    33a Derrimut Street, Albion

  • Anderson Road Child Care CentreKindergarten

    145 Anderson Road, Albion

  • Albion Primary SchoolSchool

    61-81 Adelaide Street

  • St Theresa's SchoolSchool

    16 Drummartin Street

Sport & outdoors(13)
  • Coolamon Street ReservePark

    12A Coolamon Street

  • Kamarooka Street ReservePark

    22 Kamarooka Street

  • King Edward Avenue ReservePark
  • Park (2)
  • Selwyn ParkPark
  • Playground (3)
  • Selwyn Park PlaygroundPlayground
  • Western Eagles Soccer ClubSports centre
  • Albion Tennis ClubSports field
  • Sports field
Transport(5)

3 bus stops · 2 train stations

Other(22)
  • Bbq
  • Bench
  • Bicycle Parking (7)
  • Edge MotorworksCar repair
  • Montanasa StudiosDance
  • Mitko DeliDeli

    39 Perth Avenue, Albion

  • Drinking water
  • Selwyn Park Community GardenGarden
  • Wendy's Hair SalonHairdresser
  • Perth Avenue Coin LaundryLaundry
  • Albion Station ParkingParking
  • Parking (24)
  • UnitedPetrol station

    559 Ballarat Road

  • Good Shepherd Christian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Slovak Baptist Church & GraceWest Bible ChurchPlace of worship

    16 Sydney Street

  • St Theresa's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship

    17 Drummartin Street, Albion

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (3)
  • Telephone
  • Track

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Coolamon Street ReservePark
  • Kamarooka Street ReservePark
  • King Edward Avenue ReservePark
  • Selwyn ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
8

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Good Shepherd Christian Church
  • Slovak Baptist Church & GraceWest Bible Church

    16 Sydney Street

  • St Theresa's Catholic Church

    17 Drummartin Street, Albion

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Sunshine Private Hospital (1.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
138
Participants per 1,000 residents
30.2

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

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
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

25 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 904227G)
    5 HAYDEN CRESCENT ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 841749W)
    42 NORWOOD STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS (GARAGE) TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS TO THE REAR
    1/5 BURNEWANG STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    26 WYALONG STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Other buildings & works (tan INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS IN A HERITAGE AREA (HO24)
    21 ADELAIDE STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Extension and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc struct DEMOLITION OF THE REAR PART OF THE EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION, CARPORT AND HABITABLE OUTBUILDING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    35 SYDNEY STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS (FRONT FENCE) TO AN EXISTING DWELLING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    35 SYDNEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    63 DERRIMUT STREET ALBION 3020NOD issued by a delegate
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ADD AN EXTRA BATHROOM ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF UNITS 2 AND 3 AND CHANGE THE REAR DOOR OF THE GARAGE OF UNIT 2
    8 SELWYN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 846109J)
    15 CLAIRMONT STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • and Removal of Native Vegetation and PPAR-Other buildings & works (ta Removal of Native Vegetation PPAR-Other buildings & works (tanks etc) PPAR-Native Vegetation Removal
    27 TALMAGE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals
  • December 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    36 SYDNEY STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • November 2020

  • Home Business and PPAR-Other AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PLANNING PERMIT AND APPROVED PLANS TO ALTER USE OF THE HOME OCCUPATION
    579 BALLARAT ROADWithdrawn
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-More than (>) 1 new dwell AMENDMENT TO PLAN
    10 MAYLANDS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • October 2020

  • Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING OUTBUILDING AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT A SHED IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    44 SYDNEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2020

  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Take Away Food P AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AND PLANS TO ALLOW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TAKE-AWAY FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CREPE VAN)
    627 BALLARAT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 4 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 815662H) OF LAND WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    7 RIDLEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    4 RIDLEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF NINE (9) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND REDUCTION IN THE ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT (VISITOR SPACE)
    52 SELWYN STREET ALBION 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling and PPAR-Mo AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO UNDERTAKE BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)
    36 SYDNEY STREETWithdrawn
  • May 2020

  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Extend exist building AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT AND PLANS TO INCLUDE LIGHTING TO THE SOCCER FIELDS
    19 CARRINGTON DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • April 2020

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 826623G)
    44 NORWOOD STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 840938Y)
    11 HAYDEN CRESPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2020

  • Place of Worship and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Buildings & Wo USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP & PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO A BUILDING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY WITH A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    45 KING EDWARD AVERefusal issued by a delegate
  • January 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO SHOW THE CORRECT LOCATION OF THE ELECTRICITY POLE AND A NEW BATHROOM WINDOW TO UNIT 1
    12 DERRIMUT STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • JOHN DARLING AND SON FLOUR MILLNH0829

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Fraser
Member of Parliament
Daniel MULINO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,191
Turnout (2025)
90.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.5 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 28.0%Labor 72.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 26.4%Labor 73.6%

1.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AlbionLabor 74.4% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Sunshine North WestLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • SunshineLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Sunshine West CentralLabor 77.8% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Sunshine WestLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)2.0 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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