NSW · Albury Council
Hamilton Valley, 2641
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Hamilton Valley offers a slower smaller community life in Albury, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,924
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 292
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,590
- Employment rate
- 70.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 7 / 0
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)
- $370
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $475
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 209
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)
- 82
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order129
- Domestic Violence Related Assault133
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment199
- Malicious Damage To Property169
- Steal From Motor Vehicle125
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
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burrows Rd Before Centaur Rd
- Centaur Rd At Burrows Rd
- Centaur Rd At Mudge St
- Centaur Rd Opp Michaela Mews
- Pearsall St At Burrows Rd
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).
115 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; High technology industry545 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 FREW COURT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support75 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure591 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 FREW COURT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure884 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure109 GRETA DRIVE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
February 2026
- Demolition581 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development13 HANRAHAN STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development24 HARRY CRESCENT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah807 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 Dawson Street, Hamilton ValleyDetermined
July 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development24 HARRY CRESCENT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development12 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- SubdivisionDAWSON STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
April 2025
- SubdivisionPEARSALL STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Supporting Development84 CORNWALL AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation512 MUNRO STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support892 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters595 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development588 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 THISELDO LANE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
April 2024
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 HANRAHAN STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure588 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support103 KENDALL DRIVE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Temporary building, structure or use68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house723 Centaur Road, Albury NSWDetermined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land854 PEARSALL STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Deferred Commencement
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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- EV charging
- Parking (2)
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 38.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3744th in Australia
- State rank
- 1172nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #66 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #395 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- EV chargingamenitiescharging_station
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime129
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime133
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime199
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime169
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime125
- Burrows Rd Before Centaur Rdtransport
- Centaur Rd At Burrows Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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