Wellington Shire Council

Alberton

VIC3971

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,195

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

13

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences8 (61.5%)
A Crimes against the person3 (23.1%)
F Other offences1 (7.7%)
D Public order and security offences1 (7.7%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Alberton.

Local schools for Alberton

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Government School Catchment

Alberton Primary School

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Yarram Secondary College

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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.

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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