Albion Park Rail
NSW 2527 · Shellharbour
6,920 (2021) → 6,873 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Shellharbour local government area (est. 83,053 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Albion Park Rail is a stable suburb in Shellharbour, NSW 2527, about 85km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $837K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Albion Park Rail has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.1%), Scotland (0.95%), New Zealand (0.94%), Netherlands (0.71%), Germany (0.69%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.82%), Macedon (0.43%), Tagalog (0.43%), German (0.38%), Greek (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 976 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Albion Park Rail Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 899
Nearby (within 10km)
- Oak Flats Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 962
- Albion Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 977
- Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1043
- Albion Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 972
- St Joseph's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1029
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1029
- Aspect South Coast School, Albion ParkPrimary · Independent · 3.1km
- Balarang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 970
- Mount Terry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 983
- Oak Flats High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 933
- Calderwood Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1061
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1042
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Albion Park Rail
Is Albion Park Rail safe?
Albion Park Rail has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 6,951 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Albion Park Rail?
In Albion Park Rail, the median house price is $837K and the median unit price is $739K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Albion Park Rail from Sydney CBD?
Albion Park Rail is about 85.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 899 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail has a transport score of 90/100, including 2 train stations and 76 bus stops.