Albany at a glance
Median house
$550,000
Median unit
$390,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,403
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Albany.
The postcode for Albany is 6330 (WA).
The median house price in Albany is $550,000.
Albany (6330) sits in the Albany region of Western Australia. The median house here is $550,000, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Albany has roughly 1,403 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Albany scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Albany's population at 1,403, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,403
Median age
55
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $550,000 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $390,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Albany on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $390,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$550,000
$390,000
1,403
Median age: 55
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.84% (median rent $300/wk against a $550,000 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.84%
Based on $550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.33%
Based on $390,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Albany.
Local schools for Albany
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Government School Catchment
Albany Senior High School
Albany Primary School
Spencer Park Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Albany.
- What is the median house price in Albany?
- The median house price in Albany, WA 6330 is $550,000. The median unit price is $390,000.
- What is the Albany postcode?
- Albany is in the 6330 postcode, in WA, in the City of Albany region.
- Where is Albany?
- Albany is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6330, in the City of Albany region.
- What is the average rent in Albany?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Albany?
- There are 15 schools serving Albany on this page, including Albany Senior High School, Albany Primary School, Bethel Christian School.
- How walkable is Albany?
- Albany has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Albany?
- Albany is close to Centennial Park, Port Albany, Mount Clarence, Mount Melville, Mira Mar.
- What is the population of Albany?
- The population of Albany is approximately 1,403 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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