Alberton West, VIC 3971

Wellington Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3971

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Median house price

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What to know about Alberton West

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.

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.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 737 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Alberton West

Schools serving Alberton West: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Alberton Primary School

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Yarram Primary School

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Yarram Secondary College

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

4 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences4 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
737 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
5.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Wellington Shire Council area, VIC 3971.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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