Lavington vs North Albury
The verdict
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $587K in Lavington. North Albury rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). North Albury is closer to the coast (222.2 km vs 224.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lavington rates higher (39 vs 5/100 in North Albury).
Scores
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 39 | 39 |
| Liveability | 69 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,073 | 6,232 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,130 | $1,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lavington Stable · North Albury Moderate Growth
Property
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $587K | $547K |
| Median unit price | $343K | $358K |
| House price YoY | 23.3% | 25.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $495 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 786 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 360 | 802 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 780 | 1,797 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,549 | 18,533 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 9 |
| Government | 4 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lavington · North Albury
Transport
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| 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) | 5.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Lavington | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 4 |
| Parks | 23 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 27 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 224.8 km | 222.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 457.5 km | 458.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lavington | North Albury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,073 | 6,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,233 | 6,365 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,666 | 7,704 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lavington or North Albury?
Lavington has the higher residential safety score (Lavington 39/100 vs North Albury 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Lavington or North Albury?
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $587K.
Which has better schools, Lavington or North Albury?
North Albury has a higher average school ICSEA (Lavington 941 vs North Albury 945; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lavington or North Albury?
North Albury has the higher transport score (Lavington 0/100 vs North Albury 46/100).
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