VIC · Brimbank Council

Albion, 3020

Current weather

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Desirability score

40.1/100

3247th in Australia

85% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Last updated 2 July 2026 at 6:15 pm AEST

Suburb snapshot

Albion (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Brimbank area, home to around 4,334 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 519 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-13%), roughly 119.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population: 4,334
Median age: 35
Median household income / week: $1,310
Dwelling vacancy: 14.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 295 of 2,060
Median monthly mortgage: $1,700
Employment rate: 54.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 161 / 335 / 459

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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026): 519
Against the person: 67
Against property: 340
Rate per 1,000 residents: 119.8
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile: 80.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate): -12.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage50
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary28
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft35
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle113
B49 Other Theft44

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:14 pm AEST · Year ending March release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools: 2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools): 1,053.5

Albion Primary SchoolPrimary
St Theresa's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:19 pm AEST · Annual ACARA release

Public transport

26 public transport stops in this suburb

Albion Railway Station
Albion Station
Albion Station
Connex
Decision point 1

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:20 pm AEST · GTFS static feed

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

September 2021
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 904227G)28 Sep 2021
5 HAYDEN CRESCENT ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 841749W)13 Sep 2021
42 NORWOOD STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS (GARAGE) TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS TO THE REAR06 Aug 2021
1/5 BURNEWANG STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS03 Aug 2021
26 WYALONG STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Other buildings & works (tan INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS IN A HERITAGE AREA (HO24)22 Jul 2021
21 ADELAIDE STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Dwelling Extension and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc struct DEMOLITION OF THE REAR PART OF THE EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION, CARPORT AND HABITABLE OUTBUILDING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)21 Jul 2021
35 SYDNEY STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS (FRONT FENCE) TO AN EXISTING DWELLING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)02 Jun 2021
35 SYDNEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS28 Apr 2021
63 DERRIMUT STREET ALBION 3020NOD issued by a delegate
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ADD AN EXTRA BATHROOM ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF UNITS 2 AND 3 AND CHANGE THE REAR DOOR OF THE GARAGE OF UNIT 212 Apr 2021
8 SELWYN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 846109J)30 Mar 2021
15 CLAIRMONT STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
and Removal of Native Vegetation and PPAR-Other buildings & works (ta Removal of Native Vegetation PPAR-Other buildings & works (tanks etc) PPAR-Native Vegetation Removal29 Mar 2021
27 TALMAGE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

2020· 14 proposals

December 2020
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AND A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)07 Dec 2020
36 SYDNEY STREET ALBION 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Home Business and PPAR-Other AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PLANNING PERMIT AND APPROVED PLANS TO ALTER USE OF THE HOME OCCUPATION23 Nov 2020
579 BALLARAT ROADWithdrawn
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-More than (>) 1 new dwell AMENDMENT TO PLAN18 Nov 2020
10 MAYLANDS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING OUTBUILDING AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO CONSTRUCT A SHED IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)28 Oct 2020
44 SYDNEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Take Away Food P AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AND PLANS TO ALLOW FOR AN ADDITIONAL TAKE-AWAY FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES (CREPE VAN)24 Aug 2020
627 BALLARAT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 4 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 815662H) OF LAND WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)24 Aug 2020
7 RIDLEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS07 Jul 2020
4 RIDLEY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF NINE (9) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND REDUCTION IN THE ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT (VISITOR SPACE)02 Jul 2020
52 SELWYN STREET ALBION 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling and PPAR-Mo AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO UNDERTAKE BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO24)02 Jul 2020
36 SYDNEY STREETWithdrawn
May 2020
Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Extend exist building AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT AND PLANS TO INCLUDE LIGHTING TO THE SOCCER FIELDS11 May 2020
19 CARRINGTON DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 826623G)29 Apr 2020
44 NORWOOD STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 840938Y)24 Apr 2020
11 HAYDEN CRESPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
Place of Worship and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Buildings & Wo USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A PLACE OF WORSHIP & PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO A BUILDING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY WITH A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT30 Mar 2020
45 KING EDWARD AVERefusal issued by a delegate
January 2020
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO SHOW THE CORRECT LOCATION OF THE ELECTRICITY POLE AND A NEW BATHROOM WINDOW TO UNIT 123 Jan 2020
12 DERRIMUT STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:31 pm AEST · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

CinnabunsBakery
Bbq
Bench
Bicycle Parking (7)
Albion StationBus stop
Bus stop (2)
Sadie BlackCafe
Edge MotorworksCar repair
Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre
Albion General StoreConvenience store
Perth Avenue, Albion

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 1 July 2026 at 5:15 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

Coolamon Street ReservePark
Kamarooka Street ReservePark
King Edward Avenue ReservePark
Selwyn ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021): 3/10
IRSD decile (2021): 1/10

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 1 July 2026 at 5:05 pm AEST · 2021 SEIFA release

Heritage

1 state heritage place

JOHN DARLING AND SON FLOUR MILLNH0829

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

Albion KindergartenDerrimut Streetkindergarten
Anderson Road Child Care CentreAnderson Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 10
Parks (OSM): 8

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 1 July 2026 at 5:16 pm AEST · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score: 40.1/100
National rank: 3247th in Australia
State rank: 649th in VIC
Peer rank: #131 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank: #333 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence: 85%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 6:10 pm AEST · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

B21 Criminal Damagecrime50
B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime28
B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime35
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime113
B49 Other Theftcrime44
Albion KindergartenchildcareDerrimut Streetkindergarten
Anderson Road Child Care CentrechildcareAnderson Roadkindergarten
JOHN DARLING AND SON FLOUR MILLheritageNH0829
Coolamon Street Reservegovernmentpark
Kamarooka Street Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 6:14 pm AEST
Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site 2 July 2026 at 12:13 pm AEST · Year ending March release
Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:32 pm AEST
State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site 1 July 2026 at 5:33 pm AEST

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