Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Albion Park Rail
7 km²
A growing number of older residents has shifted the character of Albion Park Rail since 2011. This community is now noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41 and more than 21% of the population aged 65 or over. It is a predominantly Australian-born area with a high proportion of large, detached family homes. While the population has shrank slightly, the area remains a walkable residential hub with a significant First Nations presence.
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The area has a strong First Nations presence at 6.4%, which is well above the national figure. It is also an older community, with the typical age rising by 4 years since 2011 to reach 41.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born at 80.2%. Only 15% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion now make up 40.4% of the community, a sharp increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,411 a week. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 39.2% of residents have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a common feature of local life, with 14.4% of people providing care, which is higher than most similar areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure at 9.4%.
There are 440 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is about the same as the national figure, Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 28.8%.
The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most similar areas, at 20.8%. About 25.1% of households consist of a single person.
Homes here are typically large, with 82.8% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 78% of the dwellings, which is well above the national average.
The area is very well served by public transport, with 57 stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still commute by car.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most similar areas at 54%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 20.1% of jobs.
The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage and the bottom 10% for education and job skills.
The local environment is quite wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,342mm, which is far above the state average.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 89.5% within easy reach of groceries.