Suburbs Alberton West

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Alberton West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alberton West VIC is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alberton West is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Alberton West is $210 per week ($910 per month). Alberton West has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Alberton West has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton West is $1,405.

There were 4 recorded offences in Alberton West in 2025-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

Alberton West Map

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📍 Alberton West, Victoria — 38.6008°S, 146.5806°E

Crime: Low Med High

Alberton West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alberton West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,405/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alberton West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.4% (32) Female 55.6% (40)

Population Density

3.0
people per km²
76 people · 25.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Alberton West Age Distribution

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

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

Alberton West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.0% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.0% 9 dwellings

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

Alberton West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Alberton West Religion

No Religion
46.3%
Anglican
17.9%
Catholic
17.9%
Not stated
11.9%
Uniting Church
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alberton West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Alberton West Employment

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Employed full-time
32.2% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
33.9% 20 people
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Unemployed
5.1% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.8% 17 people

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

Alberton West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%

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

Alberton West Occupation

Managers
34.6%
Community & Personal Service
30.8%
Professionals
19.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%

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

Alberton West Field of Study

Engineering
35.3%
Agriculture & Environment
23.5%
Health
23.5%
Education
17.6%

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

Alberton West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alberton West Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alberton West Marital Status

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Married
39.7% 23
↔️
Separated
5.2% 3
📋
Divorced
10.3% 6
🕊️
Widowed
10.3% 6
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Never married
34.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alberton West Ancestry

Australian
41.1%
English
31.1%
Irish
15.6%
Scottish
8.9%
Italian
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alberton West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Alberton West Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.3% 3
✅
No need for assistance
97.7% 129

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

Alberton West Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.6% 14
—
Not a volunteer
77.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alberton West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alberton West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.4%
Did not go to work
20.5%
Walked only
12.8%
Other
10.3%

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

Alberton West Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.2%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
24.1%

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

Alberton West Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.5%
3 bedrooms
44.4%
4 bedrooms
37.0%

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

Alberton West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
27.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alberton West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
137
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alberton West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Alberton West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
13.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alberton West Family Structure

Couple — no children
30.2%
One parent — children under 15
22.6%
Couple — children under 15
20.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.8%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alberton West Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 11
—
Did not provide
82.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alberton West Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Alberton West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
22.7%
15–29 hours
21.2%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Alberton West Household Size

1 person
40.7%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alberton West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alberton West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Alberton West Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,166/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Alberton West

≈ $5,053/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $956/wk
Rent share 18.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Orbost
Income: $489/wk Rent: $190/wk Save: $20/wk
Ouyen
Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $45/wk
Dimboola
Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $40/wk
Donald
Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk
St Arnaud
Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $22/wk
Koondrook
Income: $538/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Corryong
Income: $589/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Cohuna
Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $25/wk

Alberton West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Appin South
Pop: 38 Income: $762/wk Rent: $194/wk
Big Hill (Surf Coast - Vic.)
Pop: 38 Income: $774/wk Rent: $275/wk
Blackwarry
Pop: 38 Income: $725/wk
Boolite
Pop: 38 Income: $933/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cargerie
Pop: 38 Income: $1,041/wk
Coojar
Pop: 38 Income: $1,437/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alberton West

What is the population of Alberton West VIC?

The population of Alberton West VIC is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Alberton West?

The median personal income in Alberton West VIC is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Alberton West?

Median rent in Alberton West VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Alberton West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alberton West VIC is $1,405. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alberton West?

The median age in Alberton West VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alberton West a good suburb to live in?

Alberton West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 76.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 20020. All dollar figures in AUD.