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Alberton VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alberton VIC is 297 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alberton is $488 per week ($25,376 per year). Median rent in Alberton is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Alberton has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Alberton has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alberton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton is $1,200.

There were 19 recorded offences in Alberton in 2025-25, a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Alberton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Alberton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$488/wk

$25,376 per year

#8333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alberton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (147) Female 50.5% (150)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

297 people · 45.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,233

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

62.5% 65 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 39 dwellings

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

Alberton Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Alberton Religion

No Religion

52.8%

Catholic

13.0%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

7.4%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Baptist

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alberton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.5%

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

Alberton Employment

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Employed full-time

24.7% 56 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 52 people

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Unemployed

1.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

51.1% 116 people

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

Alberton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Bachelor Degree

16.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

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

Alberton Occupation

Professionals

25.4%

Managers

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.9%

Labourers

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Clerical & Administrative

4.8%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Alberton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Engineering

19.2%

Society & Culture

15.1%

Agriculture & Environment

13.7%

Creative Arts

9.6%

Education

9.6%

Health

6.8%

Information Technology

5.5%

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

Nil/Negative/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

14.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alberton Marital Status

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Married

51.6% 126

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Separated

1.6% 4

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Divorced

9.8% 24

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Widowed

6.6% 16

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Never married

30.3% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alberton Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

29.5%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

9.0%

German

3.0%

Greek

3.0%

Other

2.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

Chinese

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alberton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.6%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Pre-school

16.7%

Vocational Education

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.4%

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

Alberton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 36

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 512

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

Alberton Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.4% 46

—

Not a volunteer

79.6% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alberton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

13.8%

$800-$999/mo

13.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alberton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Walked only

11.0%

Truck

6.1%

Did not go to work

6.1%

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

Alberton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

28.1%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

14.9%

4+ vehicles

9.9%

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

Alberton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

53.5%

4 bedrooms

27.2%

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

Alberton Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

38.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alberton Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

547

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alberton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Alberton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alberton Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.7%

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alberton Military Service

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Previously served

1.3% 3

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Never served

98.7% 225

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alberton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 38

—

Did not provide

83.0% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alberton Children Ever Born

No children

18.0%

1 child

4.5%

2 children

42.7%

3 children

30.3%

4 children

4.5%

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

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

Alberton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.0%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

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

Alberton Household Size

1 person

26.4%

2 persons

40.8%

3 persons

11.2%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alberton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

242

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

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

Alberton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.5%

Step family — no other children

24.1%

Blended family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alberton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 19 total

Theft

Assault

Weapons

Break & Enter

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Alberton Schools

schools nearby

government

972

avg ICSEA score

100

total students

Alberton Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 100 students

972

ICSEA

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

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $956/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Alberton

Your weekly income

≈ $4,143/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $701/wk

Rent share 26.7%

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Alberton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 149 Income: $900/wk Rent: $298/wk

Patchewollock

Pop: 149 Income: $558/wk Rent: $173/wk

Porcupine Ridge

Pop: 149 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

Jumbunna

Pop: 150 Income: $792/wk Rent: $225/wk

Woodstock (Vic.)

Pop: 150 Income: $671/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 151 Income: $1,114/wk Rent: $525/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alberton

What is the population of Alberton VIC?

The population of Alberton VIC is 297 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Alberton is ranked #6,044 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alberton?

The median personal income in Alberton VIC is $488 per week, or $25,376 per year.The median household income is $956 per week.Family income is $1,233 per week.Alberton is ranked #8,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alberton?

Median rent in Alberton VIC is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Alberton ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alberton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton VIC is $1,200. 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 VIC is 51 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 Victoria with a population of 297.The median income is $488/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 20019. All dollar figures in AUD.