Albury vs East Albury
The verdict
East Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $984K in Albury. Albury rates higher for liveability (80 vs 71). East Albury is closer to the coast (219.1 km vs 221.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Albury rates higher (55 vs 5/100 in Albury).
Scores
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 64 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 60 | 55 |
| Liveability | 80 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,955 | 6,224 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,601 | $1,508 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.7% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Albury Moderate Growth · East Albury High Growth
Property
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $984K | $719K |
| Median unit price | $495K | $363K |
| House price YoY | 25.6% | -5.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 193 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 949 | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,393 | 466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 55,621 | 7,825 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Albury · East Albury
Transport
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 221.6 km | 219.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 461.3 km | 460.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Albury | East Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,955 | 6,224 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,869 | 7,256 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,719 | 11,528 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.44% | 3.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albury or East Albury?
East Albury has the higher residential safety score (Albury 5/100 vs East Albury 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Albury or East Albury?
East Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $984K.
Which has better public transport, Albury or East Albury?
Albury and East Albury have similar transport scores.
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