Albion’s demand is fuelled by its five kilometres to the CBD, Olympic-linked precinct upgrades, and the gentrifying pull of neighbouring Ascot/Hamilton that keeps professionals and developers hunting scarce land and lifestyle stock. That tight supply forces buyers to swallow stretched affordability, sub-3% yields, and a heavy unit mix, yet the same deep demand from interstate professionals keeps a runway for higher-density value-add plays. House prices have been gently softer year-on-year (roughly 3–7% lower) while units are up about 18%, and recent months have seen flat volumes with about 26 listings, keeping the market range-bound until a clearer trigger arrives.