Alberton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,195
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Alberton.
The postcode for Alberton is 3971 (VIC).
Alberton (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Alberton has roughly 4,195 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alberton scores 2/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alberton's population at 4,195, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,195
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,195
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
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
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Alberton.
- What is the Alberton postcode?
- Alberton is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Alberton?
- Alberton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Alberton?
- There are 4 schools serving Alberton on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, Yarram Primary School.
- How walkable is Alberton?
- Alberton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alberton?
- Alberton is close to Langsborough, Tarraville, Gelliondale, Port Albert, Yarram.
- What is the population of Alberton?
- The population of Alberton is approximately 4,195 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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