Moving to Albert Park SA 5014
What the official numbers say about living in Albert Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,240,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,503 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Albert Park grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,475 → 1,780 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Greek, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Albert Park scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Albert Park, 650 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Port Dock Interchange, 3.6 km north.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 7.4 km south.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 31 schools · 51 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 44 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Albert Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hendon Primary School 950 m · Woodville Primary School 1.2 km · Alberton Primary School 1.7 km · Seaton High School 1.8 km · Woodville High School 1.8 km · Ngutu College 2 km · Seaton Park Primary School 2.1 km · Western Technical College 2.1 km
Groceries: Dai Phat Supermarket 700 m · Foodland 950 m · Coles 1 km · Drakes 1.2 km · Aldi 1.7 km · IGA 1.9 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: 40 May St Community Garden 450 m · Clarice Sutherland Reserve 700 m · Pedlar Reserve 1.4 km · Cheltenham Park 1.5 km · Woodlake Reserve 1.7 km · Company Square 1.7 km · Maramba Reserve 1.7 km · Karra Reserve 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Albert Park, most often seen first: Common Starling · Rock Dove · Grey Teal · Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Albert Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Park here | 1,780 | $1,240,000 | 3/10 | 5% |
| Hendon | 1,271 | $950,000 | 3/10 | 4% |
| Cheltenham | 2,236 | $1,125,000 | 5/10 | 8% |
| Woodville West | 3,854 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Royal Park | 3,453 | $1,017,500 | 3/10 | 3% |
| St Clair | 2,634 | $1,092,500 | 9/10 | 6% |
| Alberton | 1,860 | $1,615,000 | 5/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Charles Sturt — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hindmarsh — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5014 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Albert Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Albert Park has a median sale price of $1,240,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,475 people to 1,780. It sits about 9 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Albert Park station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Charles Sturt council, and the federal seat is Hindmarsh.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Albert Park vs Hendon · Albert Park vs Cheltenham.
Nearby guides: Hendon · Cheltenham · Woodville West · Royal Park · St Clair · Alberton.
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