Albion Park vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
The verdict
Albion Park rates higher for liveability (69 vs 22). Albion Park is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 10.8 km).
Scores
Albion ParkYellow Rock (Shellharbour)
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 26 |
| Transport | 60 | 16 |
| Education | 39 | 41 |
| Liveability | 69 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,826 | 226 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,938 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 87.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Albion Park High Growth · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) High Growth
Property
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $930K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $765K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 130 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,951 | 885 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion Park · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
Transport
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 92 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 230 | 238 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 33 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.2 km | 91.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Albion Park | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,826 | 226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,105 | 280 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,174 | 362 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.50% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Albion Park or Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)?
Albion Park has the higher transport score (Albion Park 60/100 vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) 16/100).
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