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Albanvale Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Albanvale Compares
Albanvale vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Albanvale | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,279 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $325 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3021 covers Albanvale, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Brimbank.
According to the 2021 Census, Albanvale has a population of 5,641 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,279, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 28 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Albanvale includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 1,807 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Albanvale scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Albanvale is served by Albanvale Primary School.
Albanvale is part of the Brimbank statistical area in Victoria.
Albanvale Details
| Postcode | 3021 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,641 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,279/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $488/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3027/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,807 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 28 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.746 |
| Longitude | 144.765 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Brimbank |
| Local Government | Brimbank |
| Federal Electorate | Fraser |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,052 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 698 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,615 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,330 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 952 (16.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 441 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 429 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 392 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 191 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 138 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 85 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 109 (6.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 594 (33.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 718 (40.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 353 (19.9%) |
Schools in Albanvale
Suburbs Near Albanvale
Same Postcode (3021)
More Albanvale Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.