Full-time 25.6%Part-time 20.0%Unemployed 1.8%Not in labour 52.6%
Dwelling Types
Albany
House 87.8%Semi-detached 11.7%Flat/Unit 0.5%
Commute Mode
Albany
Car 78.1%Transit 0.9%Bicycle 1.8%Walk 9.9%WFH 9.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.8%
England
9.9%
New Zealand
2.1%
Philippines
1.9%
China
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
89.6%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Albany
Is Albany safe?
Albany has a safety score of 5/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Centennial Park (WA) (7/100), Mount Clarence (54/100), Mount Melville (31/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Albany?
Median weekly rent in Albany is $700/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Centennial Park (WA) ($550/wk), Mount Clarence ($690/wk), Mount Melville ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Albany?
Albany has a school rating of 48/100 across 12 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Albany Senior High School (Secondary), John Calvin School (Albany) (Combined), North Albany Senior High School (Secondary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Albany affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Albany is $1.1M, up 31.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $823K. For renters, median weekly rent is $700/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Centennial Park (WA) ($615K), Mount Clarence ($705K), Mount Melville ($750K). (Data as of July 2026)
Albany sits on King George Sound at the base of WA's Great Southern coast, a place of genuinely extraordinary scenery, from the dramatic cliffs at The Gap to the white sands of Little Beach and the iconic wind farm silhouette. It draws nature lovers, retirees, and sea-changers escaping the city, but carries a reputation for conservative local politics and limited services. Car dependent, remote, and unhurried, it rewards those who come for the outdoors.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.06M and rent of $700/week, which is close to the Perth metro median. At 5/100, the safety score sits 47 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is above average, with 12 schools holding a combined 48/100 rating. This is an established area with a median age of 55 and household incomes of $1,363/week.
“It's no wonder Albany has the reputation of being a town forever trapped in 1982.”— 480 upvotes in community discussion