Albion Park Rail, NSW 2527 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Albion Park Rail is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2527, home to 6,920 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,920
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,411 /week
- Median personal income
- $636 /week
- Median family income
- $1,645 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Shellharbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Albion Park Rail Public School
- Oak Flats Public School
- Albion Park Public School
- Albion Park High School
- Balarang Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 85 bus stops
- Albion Park Station, Coach Stop
- CCP Princes Hwy
- Albion Park Station, Platform 1
- Platform 2
- Albion Park Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 36 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 28.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.5% of the 3,720 resolvable premises in Albion Park Rail. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 959 across postcode 2527 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 246 theft, 116 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail (NSW 2527) had 6,920 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Shellharbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Albion Park Rail?
The median advertised rent in Albion Park Rail is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Albion Park Rail?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Albion Park Rail covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albion Park Rail Public School (0.6 km), Oak Flats Public School (1.8 km), Albion Park Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Albion Park Rail?
Albion Park Rail is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Albion Park Rail?
Across postcode 2527, 959 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (246), property damage (116). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Albion Park Rail?
In Albion Park Rail, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (28.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Albion Park Rail?
87 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Albion Park Rail centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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