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Lake Albert

NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga

6,291 (2021) → 6,331 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)

32
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,291
Population
$680K
Median house (2025)
58
Safety score
0
Transport score

Lake Albert is a stable suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 378km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $680K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 259km inland. Lake Albert has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

377.9 km
To Sydney CBD
259.5 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
5.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,291
Population
43
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Wagga Wagga LGA population (est. 2025)68,720
Median household income (weekly)$1,891
vs NSW median+2.2%
Bachelor degree or higher31.0%
Born in Australia90.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,197 / 79 / 15

Top countries of birth: England (1.59%), New Zealand (0.68%), South Africa (0.35%), China (0.3%), USA (0.3%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.29%), Sinhal (0.22%), Croatian (0.17%), Afrikaans (0.14%), Spanish (0.14%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$680K-6.0%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $400 wk
Rental yield (house)4.2%
Days on market (house)24 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

58
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

29
Break & enter dwelling461/100k
10
Steal from dwelling159/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft32/100k
11
Domestic assault175/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
17
Non-domestic assault270/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 234 (all categories, latest year)3,720 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

66

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

32
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mater Dei Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
  • Mater Dei Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1049
  • Lake Albert Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Kooringal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 951
  • Kooringal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 954
  • Lutheran School Wagga WaggaPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1106
  • Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.4km
  • Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1040
  • Wagga Wagga Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1037
  • Sturt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 967
  • Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 815
  • Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 827
  • Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 820
  • OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 988
  • Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 935

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWagga Wagga (5.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1515 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
188183 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
5453 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWagga Wagga Base Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest vet5.3 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (6.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
54
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

38

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

15
Parks
1
Nature reserves
17
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
6
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

31

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.32

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

18

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.16%
Projected population 20416,568
Projected households 20412,766

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wagga Wagga

Kooringal$670K46transportTatton$685K35transportEast Wagga WaggaData not available35transportTolland$640K35transportBourkelands$765K35transportMount Austin$501K46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Albert

Is Lake Albert safe?

Lake Albert has a residential safety score of 58/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,720 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Lake Albert?

In Lake Albert, the median house price is $680K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

How far is Lake Albert from Sydney CBD?

Lake Albert is about 377.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Lake Albert?

Lake Albert has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Lake Albert?

Lake Albert has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.