NSW · Albury Council
East Albury, 2640
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
East Albury anchors everyday life in Albury, a regional mid-sized suburb with its own identity and rhythm. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 6,224
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,508
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 229 of 2,859
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 61.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 165 / 592 / 38
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $560
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 446
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 920
- Against the person
- 233
- Against property
- 365
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 147.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order372
- Breach Bail Conditions715
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment554
- Malicious Damage To Property511
- Steal From Motor Vehicle365
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
134 public transport stops in this suburb
- Doctors Point Rd At Murray View Rd
- Jamieson St At Denmar St
- Peards Albury, Borella Rd
- Schubach St After Borella Rd
- St Patricks Tennis Club, Andrews St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
411 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation296 WALSH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development316 SMITHWICK LANE EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 SUNRISE TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MURRAY VIEW ROAD EAST ALBURY 2640Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)317 DOWNSIDE STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support255 EAST STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure493 HANEL STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure549 HANEL STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support48 SUNRISE TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure572 WHINRAY CRESCENT EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
April 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support249 WALSH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation235 ANDREWS STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support40 GRANDVIEW TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport260 BUTT STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation87 KOOKABURRA WAY EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal)284 MOUNT STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house608 BEAUMONT CRESCENT EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure590 WHINRAY CRESCENT EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Subdivision64 GUNBOWER CLOSE EAST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
February 2026
- Advertising and signage; Business identification sign688 DROME STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Airport16 AVALON STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation697 Lavis Street East Albury 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah598 ELECTRA STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support14 MURRAY VIEW ROAD EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Subdivision382 ALANA STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure21 RUBY COURT EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation126 SUNRISE TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space305 MOUNT STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses302 WALSH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure297 SCHUBACH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah614 SCHUBACH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool168 DOCTORS POINT ROAD EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure311 DOWNSIDE STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure4 OGDEN PLACE EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation125 SUNRISE TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure251 MOUNT STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation82 SUNRISE TERRACE EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure318 DOCTORS POINT ROAD EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Vehicle repair station; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises90 NORTH STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure493 HANEL STREET EAST ALBURY 2640Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
82 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Baby BuntingBaby Goods
94 Borella Road
- Bench
- The Full Cyle of AlburyBicycle
252 Schubach Street
- Albury Base Hospital, East StBus stop
- Benyon St before Mountford CresBus stop
- Benyon St opp Mountford CresBus stop
- Borella Rd opp Peards AlburyBus stop
- Bus stop
- Butt St after Percy StBus stop
- East St after Bilba StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Eastern Circuit PlaygroundPark
- Eastern Hill ReserveNature reserve
- Fellowes ParkPark
- Mungabareena ReservePark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Red Gum ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Albury Wodonga Health - Albury Campushospital
- The Border Cancer HospitalBorella Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 32
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 50.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1876th in Australia
- State rank
- 601st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #53 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #118 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 74%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Albury Base Hospital, East Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Anacondaamenitiesoutdoor
- Baby Buntingamenities94 Borella Roadbaby_goods
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benyon St before Mountford Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Benyon St opp Mountford Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Borella Rd opp Peards Alburyamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
- Butt St after Percy Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cafe Borellaamenitiescafe
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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