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Albion Park Rail

NSW 2527 • Rest of NSW

6,920
Population (2021)
$73,372
Median Household Income
7.17 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableHistoric

About Albion Park Rail

Albion Park Rail is a suburban locality in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Shellharbour approximately 85 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 6,920 residents, it forms part of the Shellharbour urban area and is characterised by affordable suburban housing, a mix of families and retirees, and good connectivity to Wollongong and Sydney. The suburb has a notable heritage landmark in its historic railway station group, listed on the State Heritage Register.

Residents of Albion Park Rail enjoy a relaxed coastal-hinterland lifestyle with easy access to the beaches of Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra, and the nearby Illawarra Escarpment. The suburb offers affordable housing by NSW standards, with median weekly rent around $390 and strong community amenities including local shops, schools, and parks. Wollongong CBD is around 20 minutes by car, and Sydney is accessible via the Princes Highway or South Coast train line from nearby Albion Park or Unanderra.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2527
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA / Council
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.56°, 150.80°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
7.17 km²
Elevation
7m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Albion Park Rail for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$825K
97 sales · ▲ 1.9% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$740K
59 sales · ▲ 5.8% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,820
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.2%

167 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Unanderra Station
6 km
N/A (drive)
Kiama Station
12 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • 32, 33, 34 — Wollongong Interchange 30-40 min
  • Intercity coach — Sydney CBD ~90 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
87 km
By Train
~1h 40min from Unanderra via South Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
75 min

🛣️ Drive to Unanderra or Kiama for South Coast Line trains to Sydney Central

Walkability Some Walkability

Moderate walkability near shops and railway station precinct; most trips require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

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

Albion Park Railway Station group
Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail • SHR #01072

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There are 15 parks and reserves in Albion Park Rail.

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shellharbour Local Government Area, which contains Albion Park Rail. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
201.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.4%
Motor vehicle theft
182.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
267.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
331 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.2%
View all 62 offence types for Shellharbour →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,918
Census 2021
6,920
▲ 0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$28,600
Personal Income 2021
$33,072
▲ 15.6% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$33,072 / yr
$636/wk
Household
$73,372 / yr
$1411/wk
Family
$85,540 / yr
$1645/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,553
Born Overseas 1,036

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 353
  • 2. Scotland 66
  • 3. New Zealand 65
  • 4. Netherlands 49
  • 5. Germany 48
  • 6. Philippines 48
  • 7. Malta 25
  • 8. Wales 23
  • 9. Vietnam 22
  • 10. India 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,934
Australian 2,852
Scottish 725
Irish 621
Australian Aboriginal 426
German 303
Italian 188
Dutch 154
Maltese 120
Filipino 75

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,117
Both parents born in Australia
1,481
Both parents born overseas
957
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.9%
No Religion
40.4%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
417 (6.0%)
5-14 years
796 (11.5%)
15-19 years
375 (5.4%)
20-24 years
459 (6.6%)
25-34 years
919 (13.3%)
35-44 years
759 (11.0%)
45-54 years
787 (11.4%)
55-64 years
925 (13.4%)
65-74 years
797 (11.5%)
75-84 years
457 (6.6%)
85+ years
220 (3.2%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What LGA is Albion Park Rail in? +

Albion Park Rail is located within the City of Shellharbour local government area in the Illawarra region of NSW.

How far is Albion Park Rail from Sydney? +

Albion Park Rail is approximately 87 km south of Sydney CBD, around 75-90 minutes by car via the Princes Motorway.

What is the median rent in Albion Park Rail? +

According to the 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Albion Park Rail is $390, making it one of the more affordable suburbs in the Illawarra region.

Is there a train station at Albion Park Rail? +

While Albion Park Rail has a historic railway station group (State Heritage listed), regular commuter trains run from nearby Unanderra Station (approx. 6 km away) on the South Coast Line.

What are the closest beaches to Albion Park Rail? +

Shellharbour Main Beach and Bass Point Reserve are the closest coastal spots, approximately 10-15 minutes by car.

What is the average income in Albion Park Rail? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Albion Park Rail is about $636 per week (around $33,100 per year). The median household income is $1,411 per week and the median family income is $1,645 per week.

What is the median house price in Albion Park Rail? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $825,000, up 1.9% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $740,000, up 5.8% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Albion Park Rail? +

The median age in Albion Park Rail is 41. The largest age group is 55–64 (925 residents, around 13%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 21% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Albion Park Rail a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Albion Park Rail is part of the Shellharbour LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Albion Park Rail? +

Albion Park Rail had a population of 6,920 at the 2021 Census, up 0.0% from 6,918 in 2016.

How much is rent in Albion Park Rail? +

In Albion Park Rail, the median weekly rent is $390, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,820 (2021 Census).