Port Albany WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Albany, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Port Albany WA is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Albany is $830 per week ($43,160 per year). Median rent in Port Albany is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Port Albany has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Albany has a population density of 77.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Port Albany is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Albany is $1,083.

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Port Albany Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Albany Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$830/wk
$43,160 per year
#3098 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Albany Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (65) Female 50.0% (65)

Population Density

77.9
people per km²
133 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Port Albany Age Distribution

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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Port Albany Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 30 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 18 dwellings

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

Port Albany Country of Birth

Australia
78.0%
England
16.9%
France
5.1%

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

Port Albany Religion

No Religion
64.5%
Anglican
13.7%
Catholic
10.5%
Buddhism
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Albany Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Port Albany Employment

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Employed full-time
34.9% 38 people
Employed part-time
33.9% 37 people
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Not in labour force
31.2% 34 people

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

Port Albany Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Bachelor Degree
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
12.9%
Certificate I/II
12.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%

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

Port Albany Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Managers
9.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Sales Workers
9.5%

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

Port Albany Field of Study

Health
24.4%
Creative Arts
22.2%
Engineering
17.8%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Agriculture & Environment
8.9%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Management & Commerce
6.7%

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

Port Albany Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Albany Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Albany Marital Status

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Married
36.8% 43
↔️
Separated
2.6% 3
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Divorced
14.5% 17
🕊️
Widowed
8.5% 10
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Never married
37.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Albany Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
32.7%
Irish
9.4%
Scottish
7.0%
Italian
4.7%
Other
4.7%
German
2.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%
French
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Albany School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
23.8%
Primary — Government
19.0%
Primary — Catholic
19.0%
Secondary — Government
19.0%
Vocational Education
19.0%

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

Port Albany Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 7
No need for assistance
97.1% 237

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

Port Albany Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.6% 37
Not a volunteer
68.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Albany Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
20.0%
$300-$449/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Albany How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
17.2%
Car (passenger)
5.2%

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

Port Albany Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.5%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
35.1%
3 vehicles
5.3%
4+ vehicles
8.8%

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

Port Albany Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.6%
3 bedrooms
45.1%
4 bedrooms
27.5%
5 bedrooms
9.8%

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

Port Albany Population Mobility

21.5%
moved in the last year
38.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Albany Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
11
Indigenous residents
245
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Albany Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Port Albany Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Albany Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.3%
Couple — children under 15
33.0%
One parent — no children under 15
13.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Albany Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.6% 3
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Never served
97.4% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Albany Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 18
Did not provide
83.8% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Albany Children Ever Born

No children
55.3%
2 children
36.8%
4 children
7.9%

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

Port Albany When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
8
1991–2000
4
2001–2010
7

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

Port Albany Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5–14 hours
38.8%
15–29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
6.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

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

Port Albany Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
8.9%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
5.4%
6+ persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Albany Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved from WA
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Port Albany Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Albany Schools

10
schools nearby
4
government
981
avg ICSEA score
1,907
total students
Albany Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1024
ICSEA
Bethel Christian School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 318 students
1019
ICSEA
Albany Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 830 students
995
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
OneSchool Global WA - Albany Campus Independent
Combined
Alta-1 College - Albany Marine VET Campus Independent
Secondary
Alta-1 College - Albany Senior School Independent
Secondary
Youth Futures Community School (Centennial Park) Independent
Secondary
Alta-1 College - Barker Road, 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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Port Albany Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,674/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Port Albany

≈ $7,254/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,394/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Albany vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Albany

What is the population of Port Albany WA?

The population of Port Albany WA is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 77.9 people per km².Port Albany is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Port Albany?

The median personal income in Port Albany WA is $830 per week, or $43,160 per year.The median household income is $1,674 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Port Albany is ranked #3,098 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Port Albany?

Median rent in Port Albany WA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Albany ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Port Albany?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Albany WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Port Albany?

The median age in Port Albany WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Port Albany a good suburb to live in?

Port Albany is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 133.The median income is $830/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51257. All dollar figures in AUD.