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Albion Park Rail

NSW 2527 • Rest of NSW

6,920
Population (2021)
$33,072
Median Income
7.17 km²
Area
7m
Elevation

About Albion Park Rail

Albion Park Rail is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Shellharbour (City) area. With a population of 6,920 and a median income of $33,072, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 7.17 km² at an elevation of 7m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Albion Park Rail provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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
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

🛒 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

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,820
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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
  • 11. Italy 16
  • 12. North Macedonia 16
  • 13. Chile 15
  • 14. Canada 13
  • 15. Croatia 10

🧬 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%)

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