Albion
VIC 3020 · Brimbank
4,334 (2021) → 4,542 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Albion is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3020, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $798K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 10km inland. Albion has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3020 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.08%), Vietnam (6.39%), Philippines (3.71%), Nepal (3.23%), China (2.03%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (7.57%), Nepali (3.11%), Punjabi (2.51%), Mandarin (2.15%), Cantonese (1.87%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Theresa's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- Albion Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - Sunshine CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Mother of God SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 995
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1015
- Marian CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 999
- Ardeer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 986
- Saints College - Sunshine CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.5km
- Albion North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 967
- Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1029
- Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Sunshine CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 952
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1005
- Sunshine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 966
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Albion
Is Albion safe?
Albion has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 8,260 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Albion?
In Albion, the .
How far is Albion from Melbourne CBD?
Albion is about 13.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 35 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Albion?
Albion has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1054 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Albion?
Albion has a transport score of 97/100 and 19 bus stops.