Albion Park vs Albion Park Rail
The verdict
Albion Park Rail is more affordable, with a median house price of $862K versus $930K in Albion Park. Albion Park rates higher for education (39 vs 34). Albion Park Rail rates higher for transport (90 vs 60). Albion Park Rail is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Albion Park rates higher (87 vs 58/100 in Albion Park Rail).
Scores
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 66 |
| Transport | 60 | 90 |
| Education | 39 | 34 |
| Liveability | 69 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,826 | 6,920 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,938 | $1,411 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Albion Park High Growth · Albion Park Rail Stable
Property
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $930K | $862K |
| Median unit price | $765K | $755K |
| House price YoY | 19.3% | 11.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 260 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 549 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,951 | 5,766 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 894 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion Park · Albion Park Rail
Transport
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 76 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 230 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 340 m |
Liveability
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 3 |
| Parks | 33 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.2 km | 85.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Albion Park | Albion Park Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,826 | 6,920 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,105 | 6,873 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,174 | 7,228 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | -0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion Park or Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park has the higher residential safety score (Albion Park 87/100 vs Albion Park Rail 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Albion Park or Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail is more affordable, with a median house price of $862K versus $930K.
Which has better schools, Albion Park or Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Albion Park 997 vs Albion Park Rail 894; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albion Park or Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail has the higher transport score (Albion Park 60/100 vs Albion Park Rail 90/100).
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