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Alberton QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alberton, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alberton QLD is 547 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alberton is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Alberton is $363 per week ($1,573 per month). Alberton has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Alberton has a population density of 33.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alberton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton is $2,100.

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Alberton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alberton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$743/wk

$38,636 per year

#4671 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$363/wk

$1,573 per month

#2883 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Alberton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (264) Female 51.0% (275)

Population Density

33.8

people per km²

547 people · 16.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,932

Family income/wk

Alberton 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)

Alberton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 72 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 56 dwellings

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

Alberton Country of Birth

Australia

91.6%

England

4.9%

Germany

3.5%

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

Alberton Religion

No Religion

36.5%

Catholic

18.6%

Lutheran

12.1%

Anglican

11.5%

Not stated

8.3%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alberton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Alberton Languages Spoken at Home

German

42.9%

Other

35.7%

Russian

21.4%

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

Alberton Employment

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Employed full-time

37.2% 147 people

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Employed part-time

24.1% 95 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 10 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 143 people

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

Alberton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Alberton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.3%

Professionals

18.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Managers

11.0%

Community & Personal Service

11.0%

Labourers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Sales Workers

5.2%

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

Alberton Field of Study

Engineering

24.8%

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Architecture & Building

14.4%

Health

10.5%

Society & Culture

9.2%

Education

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Information Technology

2.6%

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

Alberton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alberton Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alberton Marital Status

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Married

45.2% 210

↔️

Separated

3.7% 17

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Divorced

10.8% 50

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Widowed

5.2% 24

👤

Never married

35.3% 164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alberton Ancestry

English

31.2%

Australian

29.0%

German

15.0%

Scottish

7.0%

Irish

4.3%

Other

3.9%

Dutch

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Italian

1.4%

New Zealander

1.4%

Maori

1.3%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alberton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.3%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.5%

Pre-school

9.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Vocational Education

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

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

Alberton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 63

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 953

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

Alberton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.5% 66

—

Not a volunteer

84.5% 361

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alberton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

7.5%

$600-$799/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alberton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

13.0%

Walked only

6.9%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

3.9%

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

Alberton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.2%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

24.3%

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

Alberton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

39.2%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

13.3%

6+ bedrooms

6.6%

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

Alberton Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alberton Indigenous Population

2.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

987

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alberton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Alberton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alberton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.9%

Couple — no children under 15

26.1%

Couple — no children

22.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alberton Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.9% 4

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Previously served

3.0% 13

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Never served

96.1% 418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alberton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 51

—

Did not provide

87.9% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alberton Children Ever Born

No children

26.8%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

20.5%

4 children

8.8%

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

Alberton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2021

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

Alberton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Alberton Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

30.1%

3 persons

20.5%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

7.4%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alberton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

463

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Alberton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Blended family — no other children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alberton Schools

schools nearby

government

958

avg ICSEA score

total students

Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 40 students

958

ICSEA

Calvary Christian College - Carbrook Campus Independent

Combined

Kimberley College - Carbrook Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Alberton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,722/wk

Median Rent $363/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.1%

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

If you earn X in Alberton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,462/month

Median rent $363/wk

Left after rent $1,359/wk

Rent share 21.1%

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Alberton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 275 Income: $346/wk Rent: $150/wk

Ballogie

Pop: 276 Income: $424/wk Rent: $200/wk

Toobanna

Pop: 276 Income: $760/wk Rent: $190/wk

Wujal Wujal

Pop: 276 Income: $332/wk Rent: $70/wk

Rocksberg

Pop: 277 Income: $828/wk Rent: $500/wk

Sarina Range

Pop: 277 Income: $863/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alberton

What is the population of Alberton QLD?

The population of Alberton QLD is 547 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.8 people per km².Alberton is ranked #4,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alberton?

The median personal income in Alberton QLD is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,722 per week.Family income is $1,932 per week.Alberton is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alberton?

Median rent in Alberton QLD is $363 per week ($1,573 per month).Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alberton ranks #2,883 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alberton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton QLD is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alberton?

The median age in Alberton QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alberton a good suburb to live in?

Alberton is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 547.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% 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: 30022. All dollar figures in AUD.