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Albion Park

NSW 2527 • Rest of NSW

13,826
Population (2021)
$41,808
Median Income
9.10 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreFamily-FriendlyCoastal AccessAffordable

About Albion Park

Albion Park is a growing suburb in the Shellharbour region, where nearly 14,000 residents enjoy proximity to both Wollongong and Sydney while maintaining distinct character. The Shellharbour Airport nearby adds regional connectivity. The solid median income reflects working families who've built community here.

Albion Park Shopping Village provides local amenities, while Shellharbour and Wollongong offer major retail. The Macquarie Pass provides scenic mountain access, and nearby beaches add coastal lifestyle. Albion Park attracts families seeking Illawarra living with relative affordability. It's regional NSW within commuting distance—coastal adjacent and growing.

Albion Park falls under postcode 2527 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2527
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA / Council
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.58°, 150.78°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
9.10 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Terry & Russell Street Albion Park 2527 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Albion Park, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Toongla
Tullimbar Road, Albion Park • SHR #00556

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Albion Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Albion Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Albion Park" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.3%

98 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,316
Census 2021
13,826
▲ 3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,228
Income 2021
$41,808
▲ 25.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,629
Born Overseas 1,695

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 586
  • 2. New Zealand 117
  • 3. Germany 88
  • 4. Scotland 77
  • 5. Philippines 69
  • 6. Italy 44
  • 7. India 40
  • 8. North Macedonia 40
  • 9. Wales 37
  • 10. Netherlands 35

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,921
Australian 5,863
Scottish 1,376
Irish 1,326
German 731
Australian Aboriginal 602
Italian 557
Dutch 274
Maltese 270
Macedonian 200

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,662
Both parents born in Australia
2,636
Both parents born overseas
1,977
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.9%
No Religion
39.3%
Islam
0.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
867 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,988 (14.4%)
15-19 years
942 (6.8%)
20-24 years
900 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,868 (13.5%)
35-44 years
1,717 (12.4%)
45-54 years
1,871 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,690 (12.2%)
65-74 years
1,110 (8.0%)
75-84 years
591 (4.3%)
85+ years
285 (2.1%)

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