State Electorate · Area profile
Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan)
21 km²
A high proportion of people work from home in Albert Park, where almost every resident lives within a short stroll of shops, parks, and transport. This is a wealthy, highly educated community with a significant population of young professionals and overseas arrivals. With few children and a high number of single-person households, the area feels more like a hub for independent adults than a traditional family suburb.
Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37. It has among the lowest proportions of children and seniors compared to similar areas, and a very high share of people in de facto relationships.
People born overseas make up 40.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
About 28.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. While Mandarin is the most common second language, very few people speak little or no English.
A large number of residents have no religion, at 48.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 16 points since 2011.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 51% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the high share of residents who completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are among the highest in the country, with the usual family earning $2,961 a week. About 31% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower share of people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children and housework is well below the national figure. Volunteering rates are around the middle for similar areas, though they have fallen slightly since 2011.
The area is dominated by small households, with 42.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Only 1.9 people live in the typical home.
Renting is very common here, with 54.5% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 5% of homes are separate houses.
Many residents live without a car, with 24.7% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is also very common, accounting for 43.6% of the workforce.
The population is quite mobile, as 57.5% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 28.3% of the community.
A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many work as professionals in technical, health, or finance roles.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.