Albury vs West Albury
The verdict
West Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $636K versus $975K in Albury. Albury rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, West Albury rates higher (26 vs 5/100 in Albury).
Scores
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 49 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 60 | 50 |
| Liveability | 80 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,955 | 3,872 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,601 | $1,363 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.7% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Albury Moderate Growth · West Albury Moderate Growth
Property
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $636K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $419K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 949 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,393 | 1,498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 40,404 | 9,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,055 | 918 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albury · West Albury
Transport
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Albury | West 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 19 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 221.6 km | 222.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 461.3 km | 463.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Albury | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,955 | 3,872 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,869 | 3,804 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,719 | 4,469 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.44% | -0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albury or West Albury?
West Albury has the higher residential safety score (Albury 5/100 vs West Albury 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Albury or West Albury?
West Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $636K versus $975K.
Which has better schools, Albury or West Albury?
Albury has a higher average school ICSEA (Albury 1055 vs West Albury 918; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albury or West Albury?
Albury has the higher transport score (Albury 64/100 vs West Albury 35/100).
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