North Albury vs Thurgoona
The verdict
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $571K versus $720K in Thurgoona. North Albury rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Thurgoona rates higher for education (49 vs 39). Thurgoona is closer to the coast (220.7 km vs 222.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Thurgoona rates higher (84 vs 5/100 in North Albury).
Scores
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 33 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 49 |
| Liveability | 79 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,232 | 11,028 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,159 | $1,953 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 34.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: North Albury Moderate Growth · Thurgoona High Growth
Property
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $571K | $720K |
| Median unit price | $358K | $275K |
| House price YoY | 26.5% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 786 | 118 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 786 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,813 | 408 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,100 | 3,400 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Albury · Thurgoona
Transport
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8 km |
Liveability
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 212 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 222.2 km | 220.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 458.8 km | 454.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| North Albury | Thurgoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,232 | 11,028 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,365 | 12,856 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,704 | 20,427 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 3.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Albury or Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has the higher residential safety score (North Albury 5/100 vs Thurgoona 84/100).
Which is more affordable, North Albury or Thurgoona?
North Albury is more affordable, with a median house price of $571K versus $720K.
Which has better schools, North Albury or Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has a higher average school ICSEA (North Albury 933 vs Thurgoona 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Albury or Thurgoona?
North Albury has the higher transport score (North Albury 46/100 vs Thurgoona 0/100).
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