Dorset Council
Alberton
Alberton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
632
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Alberton.
Alberton (7263) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Alberton has roughly 632 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Alberton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alberton's population at 632, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
632
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$203/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$173/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
632
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Alberton.
Local schools for Alberton
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Government School Catchment
Ringarooma Primary School
Winnaleah District High School
Scottsdale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Alberton.
- What is the Alberton postcode?
- Alberton is in the 7263 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $203, for units it's $173.
- What schools are in Alberton?
- There are 5 schools serving Alberton on this page, including Ringarooma Primary School, Winnaleah District High School, Scottsdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Alberton?
- Alberton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alberton?
- Alberton is close to Ringarooma, Talawa, Trenah, Legerwood, Weldborough.
- What is the population of Alberton?
- Alberton has approximately 632 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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