Alberton, VIC 3971 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Alberton is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3971, home to 297 residents with a settled, mature community.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $956 /week
- Median personal income
- $488 /week
- Median family income
- $1,233 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wellington
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $255 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Alberton Primary School
- Yarram Secondary College
- Yarram Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Alberton Store/South Gippsland Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.8% of the 167 resolvable premises in Alberton. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 98.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 367 across postcode 3971 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 169 property offences, 88 violent offences, 18 public order offences.
- Wider Wellington LGA: 12,111 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alberton?
Alberton (VIC 3971) had 297 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Wellington local government area.
What is the median rent in Alberton?
The median advertised rent in Alberton is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Alberton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Alberton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Alberton Primary School (0.3 km), Yarram Secondary College (5.6 km), Yarram Primary School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Alberton?
Alberton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Alberton?
Across postcode 3971, 367 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (169), violent (88), public order (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Alberton?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alberton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus 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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