Albion Park Rail at a glance
Median house
$797,000
+3.6% year on year
Median unit
$692,500
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
6,920
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Albion Park Rail.
The postcode for Albion Park Rail is 2527 (NSW).
The median house price in Albion Park Rail is $797,000.
Albion Park Rail (2527) sits in the Kiama region of NSW. The median house here is $797,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.6% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Albion Park Rail has roughly 6,920 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Albion Park Rail scores 14/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Albion Park Rail's population at 6,920, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,920
Median age
41
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $797,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $692,500, roughly 13% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.6%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Albion Park Rail on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +3.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$797,000
+3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $692,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$797,000
+3.6% annual growth
$692,500
42
Average days to sell
6,920
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.94% (median rent $450/wk against a $797,000 price tag). Units yield 2.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.94%
Based on $797,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.93%
Based on $692,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+3.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.6%/yr
2021
$668K
5-year change
+19%
2026
$797K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
142
total offences in 2026
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 January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Albion Park Rail.
Local schools for Albion Park Rail
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Albion Park Rail Public School
Albion Park Public School
Albion Park High School
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Frequently asked
About Albion Park Rail.
- What is the median house price in Albion Park Rail?
- The median house price in Albion Park Rail, NSW 2527 is $797,000. The median unit price is $692,500. Annual growth is +3.6%.
- What is the Albion Park Rail postcode?
- Albion Park Rail is in the 2527 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Albion Park Rail?
- Albion Park Rail is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2527, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Albion Park Rail?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Albion Park Rail?
- There are 20 schools serving Albion Park Rail on this page, including Albion Park Rail Public School, Albion Park Public School, Albion Park High School.
- How walkable is Albion Park Rail?
- Albion Park Rail has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Albion Park Rail?
- Albion Park Rail is close to Yellow Rock Ridge, Albion Park, Oak Flats Dc, Oak Flats, Croom.
- What is the population of Albion Park Rail?
- The population of Albion Park Rail is approximately 6,920 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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