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Alberton

SA 5014 • Greater Adelaide

1,860
Population (2021)
$40,508
Median Income
0.97 km²
Area
8m
Elevation
Heritage CharacterInner WestFootball HeritageTransport Connected

About Alberton

Alberton is a heritage-rich suburb in Adelaide's inner west, located just 12 kilometres from the CBD and 2 kilometres from Port Adelaide. With a population of around 1,860, this compact suburb dates back to 1839 when it was established as 'Albert Town' after Prince Albert. The streetscape features stunning period homes, heritage bluestone buildings, and wide tree-lined streets, creating a neighbourhood of genuine character.

The suburb is intrinsically linked to Australian football history as home to Port Adelaide Football Club, with Alberton Oval serving as the club's training and administration base. The heritage-listed 1856 railway station is one of South Australia's oldest, while the Alberton Hotel has been serving locals since 1848. Pioneer Park preserves the site of the historic cemetery. Alberton attracts those who appreciate heritage character, affordability compared to nearby inner suburbs, and excellent transport links to both the CBD and Port Adelaide.

Alberton falls under postcode 5014 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5014
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Port
LGA
Port Adelaide Enfield
Federal Electorate
Hindmarsh
State Electorate
Cheltenham
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.97 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Alberton
0.3 km
4 min
Cheltenham
1 km
12 min
Port Adelaide
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 150, 232, 254 — Adelaide CBD / Port Adelaide 20-25 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
12 km
By Train
20 min
By Bus
25-30 min
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Excellent train connectivity on Outer Harbor line

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good access to shops and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$279
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,602
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,818
Census 2021
1,860
▲ 2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,760
Income 2021
$40,508
▲ 23.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,417
Born Overseas 368

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 76
  • 2. China 35
  • 3. Greece 23
  • 4. Italy 23
  • 5. New Zealand 14
  • 6. Vietnam 14
  • 7. Thailand 13
  • 8. India 12
  • 9. Scotland 12
  • 10. Germany 10
  • 11. Philippines 10
  • 12. Netherlands 9
  • 13. Croatia 8
  • 14. Pakistan 7
  • 15. Iran 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 699
Australian 554
Scottish 205
Irish 204
German 159
Italian 152
Russian 66
Greek 62
Australian Aboriginal 49
Dutch 39

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

976
Both parents born in Australia
534
Both parents born overseas
278
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.4%
Christianity
42.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
105 (5.6%)
5-14 years
157 (8.4%)
15-19 years
74 (4.0%)
20-24 years
91 (4.9%)
25-34 years
275 (14.8%)
35-44 years
240 (12.9%)
45-54 years
244 (13.1%)
55-64 years
290 (15.6%)
65-74 years
220 (11.8%)
75-84 years
109 (5.9%)
85+ years
52 (2.8%)

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