Albion Park vs Tullimbar
The verdict
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $897K in Albion Park. Albion Park rates higher for transport (60 vs 26). Tullimbar rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Albion Park is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 11.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Albion Park rates higher (88 vs 80/100 in Tullimbar).
Scores
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 39 |
| Transport | 60 | 26 |
| Education | 39 | 47 |
| Liveability | 69 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,826 | 1,840 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,938 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 30.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Albion Park High Growth · Tullimbar High Growth
Property
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $897K | $890K |
| Median unit price | $746K | $852K |
| House price YoY | 5.4% | 9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 489 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,255 | 3,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion Park · Tullimbar
Transport
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 33 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.2 km | 89.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Albion Park | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,826 | 1,840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,105 | 2,276 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,174 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion Park or Tullimbar?
Albion Park has the higher residential safety score (Albion Park 88/100 vs Tullimbar 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Albion Park or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $897K.
Which has better schools, Albion Park or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar has a higher average school ICSEA (Albion Park 998 vs Tullimbar 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albion Park or Tullimbar?
Albion Park has the higher transport score (Albion Park 60/100 vs Tullimbar 26/100).
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