Albert Park · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Albert Park

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 81.1% of the dwellings in Albert Park, which is well above the national figure. While most residents live in detached homes, the area has a higher share of renters than most similar places. This mix creates a housing market where many households are still paying off their mortgages.

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📍 Albert Park, Suburb / Locality

Where Albert Park sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +42.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Albert Park — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Albert Park$300
5014, SA $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is about the same as the South Australian average and well below the national figure. Monthly mortgage payments are usually $1,659, slightly higher than the state average but lower than across Australia.

$300 ▲ +42.9%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $210
  • 2016: $257
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,659 ▲ +27.6%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,300
  • 2016: $1,600
  • 2021: $1,659

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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Albert Park splits fairly evenly between $200–$349 (38%) and $350–$549 (36%), with Under $200 at 26%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Albert Park, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (34%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 28.8% of households. At the same time, the share of homes owned outright is 27.4%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

28.8% ▼ -5.6%

Higher than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.5%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 28.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.4% ▼ -7.6%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.6%
  • 2016: 25.8%
  • 2021: 27.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Albert Park, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are much more common than in most areas, though homes with three or more bedrooms are well below the state and national averages. Despite this, the number of people per bedroom is higher than in most areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

81.1% ▼ -3.4%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 83.9%
  • 2016: 81.8%
  • 2021: 81.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

70.1% ▲ +14.0%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 61.5%
  • 2016: 65.0%
  • 2021: 70.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Albert Park, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Albert Park, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 2 bedrooms is next at 25%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Albert Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40006/albert-park/topic/housing-dwellings