Albany WA

Postcode 6330 · Albany LGA

Albany is a small community in Western Australia within the Albany local government area (postcode 6330). With a population of 1,403, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Albany is $550,000, having surged 14.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $390,000 (+4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,700.

Albany is served by 12 schools, including 5 primary, 2 secondary, 4 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 994, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Albany offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($550K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +14.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$550K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+14.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,057
Mean Income$63,577
Earners10,045
YoY Change+6.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education9/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$550K
14.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$390K
4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$325
POPULATION
1,403
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,363
Personal Income /wk$883
Mortgage /mth$1,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
SCHOOLS (12)
Avg ICSEA994
Total Students5,789
Independent4
Government7
Catholic1
Australian Christian College - SouthlandsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1036
North Albany Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 959
Albany Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 995
St Joseph's CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1023
Mount Lockyer Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926
Data: 2024