Alberton
VIC 3971 · Wellington
297 (2021) → 299 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alberton is a moderate growth suburb in Wellington, VIC 3971, about 173km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Alberton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Alberton has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3971 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.39%), New Zealand (2.02%), Greece (1.35%), Netherlands (1.35%)
Top languages: Greek (1.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yarram Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 953
- Yarram Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 965
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.1kmICSEA 974
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)
Entertainment Scene
No data
Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alberton
How far is Alberton from Melbourne CBD?
Alberton is about 172.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Alberton?
Alberton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alberton?
Alberton has a transport score of 11/100 and 2 bus stops.