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Albert Park

VIC 3206 • Greater Melbourne

6,044
Population (2021)
$69,316
Median Income
2.84 km²
Area
8m
Elevation
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About Albert Park

Albert Park is a prestigious inner suburb of Melbourne, located just 4 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Port Phillip. Home to around 6,000 residents, this historic area features elegant Victorian terraces, tree-lined streets, and the famous Albert Park Lake—host to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix since 1996. The suburb's heritage St Vincent Gardens exemplifies London-inspired urban planning from the 1850s.

The suburb offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle with Bridport Street and Victoria Avenue providing boutique shopping, acclaimed cafés, and dining. The lakeside location attracts joggers, cyclists, and sailors year-round, while Kerferd Road Pier offers a charming seaside experience on Port Phillip. Predominantly Australian-born with a significant Greek community, Albert Park attracts professionals who value heritage character, bayside proximity, and village amenities.

Albert Park falls under postcode 3206 and is governed by Port Phillip Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3206
Urban Area
Port Phillip
LGA
Port Phillip
Federal Electorate
Macnamara
State Electorate
Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.85°, 144.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.84 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Albert Park (Light Rail)
0.2 km
3 min
Middle Park (Light Rail)
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • 606 — Fishermans Bend & Elsternwick 20-30 min
  • 236 — Queen Victoria Market via South Melbourne 25-35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
12-15 min (Route 96 Light Rail)
By Bus
20-25 min via Route 606
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Route 96 tram along St Kilda Rd provides frequent CBD access

Walkability Very Walkable

Daily errands do not require a car; excellent pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    95-97 Dundas Pl, Albert Park, VIC Albert Park 3206 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$590
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,500
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,215
Census 2021
6,044
▼ 2.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$60,008
Income 2021
$69,316
▲ 15.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,221
Born Overseas 1,585

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 319
  • 2. Greece 206
  • 3. New Zealand 127
  • 4. India 106
  • 5. United States 69
  • 6. Ireland 55
  • 7. Italy 52
  • 8. France 39
  • 9. Scotland 38
  • 10. Germany 32
  • 11. Netherlands 32
  • 12. South Africa 32
  • 13. Vietnam 27
  • 14. China 25
  • 15. Malaysia 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,213
Australian 1,592
Irish 984
Scottish 722
Greek 589
Italian 395
German 242
Indian 136
Dutch 123
Chinese 109

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,751
Both parents born in Australia
2,160
Both parents born overseas
914
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.9%
Christianity
43.1%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
320 (5.3%)
5-14 years
669 (11.1%)
15-19 years
292 (4.8%)
20-24 years
242 (4.0%)
25-34 years
560 (9.3%)
35-44 years
815 (13.5%)
45-54 years
984 (16.3%)
55-64 years
854 (14.1%)
65-74 years
700 (11.6%)
75-84 years
476 (7.9%)
85+ years
123 (2.0%)

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