East Albury vs North Albury
The verdict
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $719K in East Albury. East Albury rates higher for transport (64 vs 46). North Albury rates higher for liveability (79 vs 71). East Albury is closer to the coast (219.1 km vs 222.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, East Albury rates higher (55 vs 5/100 in North Albury).
Scores
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 55 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 55 | 39 |
| Liveability | 71 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,224 | 6,232 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: East Albury High Growth · North Albury Moderate Growth
Property
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $547K |
| Median unit price | $363K | $358K |
| House price YoY | -5.1% | 25.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 193 | 786 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 321 | 802 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 1,797 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,825 | 18,533 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Albury · North Albury
Transport
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| 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 | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| East Albury | North 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 219.1 km | 222.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 460.1 km | 458.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Albury | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,224 | 6,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,256 | 6,365 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,528 | 7,704 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.91% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Albury or North Albury?
East Albury has the higher residential safety score (East Albury 55/100 vs North Albury 5/100).
Which is more affordable, East Albury or North Albury?
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $719K.
Which has better public transport, East Albury or North Albury?
East Albury has the higher transport score (East Albury 64/100 vs North Albury 46/100).
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