Albert Park
VIC 3206 · Port Phillip
6,044 (2021) → 6,513 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Albert Park is a high growth suburb in Port Phillip, VIC 3206, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.34M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is right by the coast. Albert Park has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3206 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.28%), Greece (3.41%), New Zealand (2.1%), India (1.75%), USA (1.14%)
Top languages: Greek (7.35%), Italian (1.36%), French (1.21%), Vietnamese (0.69%), Hindi (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Albert Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- Albert Park CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Sailing - Albert ParkSecondary · Independent
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MSAC Function RoomSecondary · Independent
- Albert Park College-Performing Arts Centre (interim name)Secondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Middle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.4kmICSEA 1150
- Youth2Industry CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1033
- Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1154
- MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1186
- Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km
- Melbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1177
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - South MelbourneSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Wesley CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1172
- Montague SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 983
- Victorian College For The DeafCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 978
- Port Phillip Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1082
- Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1141
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Park
Is Albert Park safe?
Albert Park has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,473 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Albert Park?
In Albert Park, the .
How far is Albert Park from Melbourne CBD?
Albert Park is about 3.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Albert Park?
Albert Park has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1129 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Albert Park?
Albert Park has a transport score of 89/100 and 8 bus stops.