NSW · Shellharbour Council
Albion Park Rail, 2527
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Shellharbour, Albion Park Rail is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,920
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,411
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 130 of 2,701
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Employment rate
- 51.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 225 / 536 / 23
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $750
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 130
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 292
- Against the person
- 97
- Against property
- 129
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 17th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order58
- Domestic Violence Related Assault93
- Fraud123
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment117
- Malicious Damage To Property104
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
156 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Platforms
- Albion Park Station
- CCP Princes Hwy
- ENT Station Carpark
- Platform 2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
270 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 STATION ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure203-205 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure9 KAYLAUR CRESCENT ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure118 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Medical centre4 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 OAK STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Subdivision203-205 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Withdrawn
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure5 KAROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station138-142 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport8 SHEARWATER BOULEVARD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
March 2026
- Advertising and signage; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises4-6 MIALL WAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure4 KAROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)23 ROBYN ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)47 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure106 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
February 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure2 JARRAH WAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure5 RIVULET CRESCENT ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure13 OSPREY PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure3 CURRAJONG PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 243 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 PALMAE PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
January 2026
- Industrial development; Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; General industry; Hours of operation and trading47A PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure311 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure11 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Deferred Commencement
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure13 WOOROO STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)88 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation114 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space31 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4A KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 BORONIA AVENUE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure307 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Under Assessment
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation46 ROBYN ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)321 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise253 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air transport premises42 AIRPORT ROAD ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 RIBBONWOOD PLACE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station174 PRINCES HIGHWAY ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
June 2025
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)2 61 KOONA STREET ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Hours of operation and trading23 HARGRAVES AVENUE ALBION PARK RAIL 2527Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
65 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Bbq
- Bench (5)
- Albion Park Bike HubBicycle
- 26 Princes HwyBus stop
- Albion Park Rail Public School, Tongarra RdBus stop
- Albion Park Station, Coach StopBus stop
- Albion Park Station, Princes HwyBus stop
- Bus stop (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
15 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Airport ParkPark
- Arbor ParkPark
- Bateman ParkPark
- Corkwood ParkPark
- Croton ParkPark
- Dunster ReservePark
- James ParkPark
- Kaylaur ReservePark
- Macquarie Rivulet ArboretumPark
- Macquarie Shores ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Albion Park Rail Family Practicedoctor
- Albion Park Rail Medical Centredoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Albion Park Railway Station groupPrinces Highway, Albion Park RailSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 58.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1000th in Australia
- State rank
- 327th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #124 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #231 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 26 Princes Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Albion Parkamenitiestrain_station
- Albion Park Bike Hubamenitiesbicycle
- Albion Park Rail Family Practiceamenitiesdoctors
- Albion Park Rail Medical Centreamenitiesdoctors
- Albion Park Rail Post Officeamenities187 Princes Highwaypost_office
- Albion Park Rail Public School, Tongarra Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Albion Park Station, Coach Stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Albion Park Station, Platform 1amenitiestrain_station
- Albion Park Station, Platform 2amenitiestrain_station
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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