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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Albany Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
#2336 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
#3947 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Albany Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (689) Female 50.8% (710)

Population Density

715.3
people per km²
1,403 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,976
Family income/wk

Albany Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Albany Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
66.6% 261 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.4% 131 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Albany Country of Birth

Australia
84.3%
England
13.2%
Canada
1.2%
Indonesia
0.8%
Germany
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Albany Religion

No Religion
53.2%
Catholic
14.6%
Anglican
12.8%
Not stated
8.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.4%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Albany Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Albany Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.0%
SAL Tot
14.3%
Mandarin
8.9%
SAL Filipin
8.9%
Polish
7.1%
Japan
5.4%
Italian
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Albany Employment

💼
Employed full-time
30.4% 348 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 277 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.3% 26 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.1% 493 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Albany Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.2%
Certificate III/IV
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.1%
Postgraduate Degree
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Albany Occupation

Professionals
40.2%
Managers
15.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.4%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
7.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.6%
Sales Workers
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Albany Field of Study

Health
22.5%
Management & Commerce
15.0%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Education
11.9%
Engineering
9.2%
Creative Arts
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Architecture & Building
4.6%
Agriculture & Environment
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Albany Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Albany Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Albany Marital Status

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Married
46.5% 584
↔️
Separated
3.7% 46
📋
Divorced
13.4% 168
🕊️
Widowed
6.9% 86
👤
Never married
29.6% 371

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Albany Ancestry

English
38.3%
Australian
22.8%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
8.5%
Other
7.7%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.7%
Dutch
2.1%
Filipino
1.8%
Chinese
1.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Albany School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
24.9%
Primary — Government
24.9%
Vocational Education
17.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.4%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Pre-school
6.5%
Primary — Catholic
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Albany Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.3% 112
No need for assistance
95.7% 2,505

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Albany Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.2% 297
Not a volunteer
74.8% 880

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Albany Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.4%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
5.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
10.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Albany How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.2%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Walked only
9.2%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bicycle
1.7%
Bus
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Albany Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.7%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Albany Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
22.5%
3 bedrooms
44.6%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
5 bedrooms
4.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Albany Population Mobility

19.1%
moved in the last year
45.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Albany Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
35
Indigenous residents
2,609
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Albany Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
114
Arthritis
55
Heart disease
47
Asthma
41
Cancer
33
Diabetes
29
Lung condition
28
Stroke
19
Kidney disease
12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Albany Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Albany Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.8%
Couple — children under 15
27.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Albany Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.9% 46
👤
Never served
96.1% 1,134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Albany Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 163
Did not provide
86.2% 1,016

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Albany Children Ever Born

No children
30.3%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
30.7%
3 children
15.4%
4 children
9.2%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Albany When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951–1960
29
1961–1970
77
1971–1980
58
1981–1990
43
1991–2000
28
2001–2010
49
2011–2015
38
2016
12
2017
9
2018
4
2019
13
2021
42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Albany Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
33.6%
15–29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Albany Household Size

1 person
36.6%
2 persons
40.2%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
7.0%
5 persons
2.8%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Albany Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,058
Moved from WA
116
Moved — same area (SA2)
66
Moved from overseas
47
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Albany Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.6%
Step family — no other children
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Albany Schools

15
schools nearby
6
government
989
avg ICSEA score
3,899
total students
Parklands School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 112 students
1063
ICSEA
Albany Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1024
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 675 students
1023
ICSEA
Bethel Christian School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 318 students
1019
ICSEA
John Calvin School (Albany) Independent
Combined · PP-10 · 169 students
1000
ICSEA
Albany Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 830 students
995
ICSEA
Yakamia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 437 students
968
ICSEA
Spencer Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 303 students
938
ICSEA
Spencer Park Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 60 students
930
ICSEA
Mount Lockyer Primary School Government
Primary · PP-6 · 599 students
926
ICSEA
Alta-1 College - Albany Marine VET Campus Independent
Secondary
Alta-1 College - Barker Road, Centennial Park Independent
Secondary
Alta-1 College - Albany Senior School Independent
Secondary
OneSchool Global WA - Albany Campus Independent
Combined
Youth Futures Community School (Centennial Park) Independent
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Albany Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,363/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Albany

≈ $5,906/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,038/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Albany vs State & National Average

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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.