Western Australia · Suburb Profile
Albany WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Albany, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Albany WA is 1,403 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Albany is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Albany is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Albany has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Albany has a population density of 715.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Albany is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albany is $1,700.
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Albany Population
Albany Median Income & Rent
Albany Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Albany Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Albany Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Albany Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Albany Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Albany Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Albany Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Albany Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Albany Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Albany Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Albany Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Albany Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Albany Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Albany Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Albany Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Albany School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Albany Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Albany Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Albany Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Albany How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Albany Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Albany Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Albany Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Albany Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Albany Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Albany Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Albany Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Albany Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Albany Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Albany Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Albany When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Albany Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Albany Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Albany Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Albany Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Albany Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Albany
What is the population of Albany WA?
The population of Albany WA is 1,403 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 715.3 people per km².Albany is ranked #3,485 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Albany?
The median personal income in Albany WA is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,363 per week.Family income is $1,976 per week.Albany is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Albany?
Median rent in Albany WA is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Albany ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Albany?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Albany WA is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Albany?
The median age in Albany WA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Albany a good suburb to live in?
Albany is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,403.The median income is $883/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 50006. All dollar figures in AUD.