Albion

VIC 3020 • Greater Melbourne

4,334
Population (2021)
$36,816
Median Income
2.48 km²
Area
45m
Elevation

About Albion

Albion is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Brimbank (City) area. With a population of 4,334 and a median income of $36,816, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.48 km² at an elevation of 45m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Albion combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Albion falls under postcode 3020 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Laverton (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3020
Urban Area
Sunshine
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 144.82°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.48 km²
Elevation
45m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$301
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,731
Census 2021
4,334
8.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,936
Income 2021
$36,816
36.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,942
Born Overseas 2,072

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 307
  • 2. Vietnam 277
  • 3. Philippines 161
  • 4. Nepal 140
  • 5. China 88
  • 6. England 77
  • 7. New Zealand 75
  • 8. Malta 69
  • 9. Sri Lanka 50
  • 10. Pakistan 49
  • 11. Bangladesh 46
  • 12. Italy 39
  • 13. Iran 30
  • 14. Malaysia 27
  • 15. Germany 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 829
Australian 699
Vietnamese 314
Irish 296
Chinese 276
Indian 215
Scottish 212
Filipino 192
Italian 168
Maltese 156

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

996
Both parents born in Australia
2,674
Both parents born overseas
343
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.0%
No Religion
29.9%
Hinduism
8.7%
Islam
6.7%
Buddhism
5.9%
Sikhism
1.6%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
243 (5.6%)
5-14 years
374 (8.6%)
15-19 years
154 (3.6%)
20-24 years
320 (7.4%)
25-34 years
1,000 (23.1%)
35-44 years
725 (16.7%)
45-54 years
446 (10.3%)
55-64 years
419 (9.7%)
65-74 years
367 (8.5%)
75-84 years
210 (4.8%)
85+ years
80 (1.8%)

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