West Albury
NSW 2640 · Albury
3,872 (2021) → 3,804 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Albury local government area (est. 59,428 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Albury is a moderate growth suburb in Albury, NSW 2640, about 463km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $636K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 222km inland. West Albury has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 26/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2640 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.4%), India (1.16%), New Zealand (1.08%), South Africa (0.85%), Philippines (0.65%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.49%), Greek (0.41%), Malayalam (0.41%), Nepali (0.36%), Hindi (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Albury West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Nearby (within 10km)
- Albury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1016
- Wodonga Middle Years College-HighWater CampusCombined · Government · 2.5km
- St Patrick's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1069
- Aspect Riverina School, Kiewa Street Albury CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- Indie School AlburySecondary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 888
- Aspect Riverina SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1011
- Albury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1049
- Glenroy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 897
- The Scots School AlburyCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1132
- Kandeer SchoolCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 811
- James Fallon High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 905
- Albury North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 893
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Albury
Is West Albury safe?
West Albury has a residential safety score of 26/100, 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 9,504 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Albury?
In West Albury, the median house price is $636K and the median unit price is $419K. Median weekly house rent is $560.
How far is West Albury from Sydney CBD?
West Albury is about 463.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in West Albury?
West Albury has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 918 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Albury?
West Albury has a transport score of 35/100.