Albert Park, VIC 3206 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Albert Park is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3206, home to 6,044 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Phillip local government area and roughly 3 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$590 /wk
Population6,044
Median age46
Area2.8 km²
To CBD3 km
LGAPort Phillip

Demographics

Population
6,044
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,533 /week
Median personal income
$1,333 /week
Median family income
$3,830 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Port Phillip
Statistical region (SA4)
Melbourne - Inner
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Macnamara
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$590 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,500
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Albert Park College Secondary · Government
  • Albert Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Middle Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • South Melbourne Park Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 tram stops, 13 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 50 tram stops, 48 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Graham St/Victoria Ave #31 tram · 113 m
  • Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32 tram · 215 m
  • Albert Park Shops/Richardson St bus · 282 m
  • Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 tram · 291 m
  • Kerferd Rd/Richardson St bus · 338 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 58 cafés
  • 100 restaurants
  • 38 pubs and bars
  • 68 parks and reserves
  • 11 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 libraries
  • 13 supermarkets
  • 31 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 4.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 34.2% of the 3,711 resolvable premises in Albert Park. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 34.2%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 29.6%
  • Fibre to the Building: 4.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 32.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,087 across postcode 3206 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 853 property offences, 107 violent offences, 33 drug offences.
  • Wider Port Phillip LGA: 13,835 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Albert Park?

Albert Park (VIC 3206) had 6,044 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Port Phillip local government area.

What is the median rent in Albert Park?

The median advertised rent in Albert Park is $590/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Albert Park?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Albert Park covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Albert Park College (0.4 km), Albert Park Primary School (0.5 km), Middle Park Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Albert Park?

Albert Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (34.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Albert Park?

Across postcode 3206, 1,087 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (853), violent (107), drug offences (33). 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 Albert Park?

In Albert Park, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (4.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Albert Park?

98 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Albert Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 tram stops, 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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