Albion Park
NSW 2527 · Shellharbour
13,826 (2021) → 17,105 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Albion Park is a high growth suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2527, about 88km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $930K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Albion Park has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2527 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.24%), New Zealand (0.85%), Germany (0.64%), Scotland (0.56%), Philippines (0.5%)
Top languages: Macedon (0.6%), Spanish (0.6%), Italian (0.3%), Mandarin (0.3%), German (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 977 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1037
- St Joseph's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1029
- Mount Terry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Albion Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 972
- Albion Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Aspect South Coast School, Albion ParkPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tullimbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1005
- Albion Park Rail Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 894
- Calderwood Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1056
- Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1045
- Oak Flats Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 959
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 974
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1052
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 932
- Shellharbour Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1099
- Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1004
- Barrack Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 873
- Aspect South Coast School, Barrack HeightsPrimary · Independent · 6.8km
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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 Albion Park
Is Albion Park safe?
Albion Park has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 2,951 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Albion Park?
In Albion Park, the median house price is $930K and the median unit price is $765K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Albion Park from Sydney CBD?
Albion Park is about 88.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 230 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Albion Park?
Albion Park has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 997 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Albion Park?
Albion Park has a transport score of 60/100 and 92 bus stops.