East Albury vs South Albury
The verdict
East Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $799K in South Albury. East Albury rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). On the separate residential safety score, East Albury rates higher (55 vs 5/100 in South Albury).
Scores
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 59 |
| Transport | 64 | 54 |
| Education | 55 | 47 |
| Liveability | 71 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,224 | 1,372 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Growth: East Albury High Growth · South Albury Moderate Growth
Property
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $719K | $799K |
| Median unit price | $363K | $383K |
| House price YoY | -5.1% | 18.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 193 | 729 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 321 | 583 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 1,822 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,825 | 27,988 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 911 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Albury · South Albury
Transport
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 54 |
| 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 | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| East Albury | South 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 10 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 219.1 km | 219.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 460.1 km | 462.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Albury | South Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,224 | 1,372 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,256 | 1,348 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,528 | 1,584 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.91% | -0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Albury or South Albury?
East Albury has the higher residential safety score (East Albury 55/100 vs South Albury 5/100).
Which is more affordable, East Albury or South Albury?
East Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $799K.
Which has better public transport, East Albury or South Albury?
East Albury has the higher transport score (East Albury 64/100 vs South Albury 54/100).
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