North Albury vs Springdale Heights
The verdict
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $609K in Springdale Heights. North Albury rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). North Albury is closer to the coast (222.2 km vs 225.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Springdale Heights rates higher (58 vs 5/100 in North Albury).
Scores
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 79 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,232 | 2,644 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,159 | $1,202 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 19.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 78.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: North Albury Moderate Growth · Springdale Heights Stable
Property
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $547K | $609K |
| Median unit price | $358K | $308K |
| House price YoY | 25.1% | 8.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $495 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 786 | 76 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 802 | 113 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,797 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,533 | 7,262 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Albury · Springdale Heights
Transport
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 0 |
| 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) | 2.9 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 222.2 km | 225.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 458.8 km | 455.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| North Albury | Springdale Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,232 | 2,644 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,365 | 2,676 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,704 | 2,764 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Albury or Springdale Heights?
Springdale Heights has the higher residential safety score (North Albury 5/100 vs Springdale Heights 58/100).
Which is more affordable, North Albury or Springdale Heights?
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $609K.
Which has better schools, North Albury or Springdale Heights?
North Albury has a higher average school ICSEA (North Albury 945 vs Springdale Heights 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Albury or Springdale Heights?
North Albury has the higher transport score (North Albury 46/100 vs Springdale Heights 0/100).
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