Hamilton Valley vs West Albury
The verdict
Hamilton Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $636K in West Albury. West Albury rates higher for liveability (63 vs 22). West Albury is closer to the coast (222.4 km vs 227.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hamilton Valley rates higher (42 vs 26/100 in West Albury).
Scores
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 45 | 50 |
| Liveability | 22 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 834 | 3,872 |
| Median age | 33 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,924 | $1,363 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hamilton Valley Moderate Growth · West Albury Moderate Growth
Property
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $636K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $419K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 26 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 719 | 1,498 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,715 | 9,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 918 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton Valley · West Albury
Transport
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 6.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton Valley | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 227.0 km | 222.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 460.3 km | 463.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton Valley | West Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 834 | 3,872 |
| Estimated 2025 | 852 | 3,804 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,031 | 4,469 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | -0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton Valley or West Albury?
Hamilton Valley has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton Valley 42/100 vs West Albury 26/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton Valley or West Albury?
Hamilton Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $636K.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton Valley or West Albury?
West Albury has the higher transport score (Hamilton Valley 0/100 vs West Albury 35/100).
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