Alberton West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
76
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Alberton West.
The postcode for Alberton West is 3971 (VIC).
Alberton West (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Alberton West has roughly 76 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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 West 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alberton West's population at 76, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
76
Median age
53
Family households
63%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
76
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alberton West.
Local schools for Alberton West
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Government School Catchment
Alberton Primary School
Yarram Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Alberton West.
- What is the Alberton West postcode?
- Alberton West is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Alberton West?
- Alberton West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alberton West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Alberton West?
- There are 4 schools serving Alberton West on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Yarram Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Alberton West?
- Alberton West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alberton West?
- Alberton West is close to Gelliondale, Jack River, Alberton, Staceys Bridge, Yarram.
- What is the population of Alberton West?
- The population of Alberton West is approximately 76 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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