Alberton at a glance
Weekly rent
$600
Houses · units $430
Population
1,860
Median age 44
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Alberton.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 1 house sale was recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
1,860
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Alberton.
The postcode for Alberton is 5014 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Alberton (5014) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
Alberton has roughly 1,860 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alberton scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alberton's population at 1,860, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,860
Median age
44
Family households
58%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
212
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alberton.
Local schools for Alberton
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Government School Catchment
Alberton Primary School
Pennington School R-6
Hendon Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alberton.
- What is the Alberton postcode?
- Alberton is in the 5014 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Alberton?
- Alberton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5014. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Alberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Alberton?
- There are 20 schools serving Alberton on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Mount Carmel College, Pennington School R-6.
- How walkable is Alberton?
- Alberton has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alberton?
- Alberton is close to Queenstown, Rosewater, Rosewater East, Hendon, Cheltenham.
- What is the population of Alberton?
- The population of Alberton is approximately 1,860 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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