Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
NSW · Albury Council
North Albury, 2640
Population
6,232
Median age
38
Median income
$1,159/wk
Employed
51.7%
Languages at home
8.9%non-English
Top: Punjabi, Nepali, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
North Albury is a regional centre in Albury that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and parks and green space holding up better.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 53.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 25% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1671st in Australia
- State rank
- 532nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #45 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #99 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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
Population
- Population
- 6,232
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,159
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 220 of 2,745
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,170
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 235 / 440 / 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.
Community & culture
8.9% speak a language other than English at home; 12.1% born overseas
- Language at home
- 5,142 English only · 503 other
- Non-English at home
- 8.9%
- Born overseas
- 673 (12.1%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 371 (6%)
- Australian citizens
- 5,298
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 22
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Punjabi74 · 34.6%
- Nepali34 · 15.9%
- Tagalog18 · 8.4%
- Vietnamese9 · 4.2%
- Australian Indigenous languages8 · 3.7%
- Tamil8 · 3.7%
- Mandarin7 · 3.3%
- Italian6 · 2.8%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, and Indigenous status (usual residence).
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 921
- 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
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 917.5
- Glenroy Public SchoolPrimary
- James Fallon High SchoolSecondary
- Kandeer SchoolSpecial
- St Anne's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wewak Street SchoolSpecial
- Xavier Catholic CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
147 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albury North Post Office, Fallon St
- Fallon St After Metry St
- Frauenfelder St At Smith St
- Frauenfelder St At Stephen St
- James Fallon High School, Fallon 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)
Amenities
98 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 5 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 2 sports centres · 4 swimming pools
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 147 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 57/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.96
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.12
Food & drink(6)
- Bakery
- Paddys PizzariaFast food
- Furama Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Golden Food Thai RestaurantRestaurant
- South China RestaurantRestaurant
- The Silver Spoon RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(1)
No named venues listed.
Community(6)
- James Fallon High SchoolSchool
400 Fallon Street, North Albury
- Kandeer SchoolSchool
412 Fallon Street, North Albury
- North Albury Primary SchoolSchool
868 Mate Street
- St Anne's SchoolSchool
- Wewak Street SchoolSchool
973 Wewak Street, North Albury
- Xavier High SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
- Mate Street Discount PharmqcyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Off Leash AreaDog park
- Avis ParkPark
- Fredericks ParkPark
- Park (3)
- Playground (5)
- Bunton ParkSports centre
- Sarvaas ParkSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(31)
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Osteo HealthAlternative
- Bbq
- Riverina Skin SpecialistsBeauty salon
- Vibe BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench
- GoodeesCar Rental
- Albury Central Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- True Hi-FiElectronics
- Albury Central Fire StationFire station
817-821 Mate Street, North Albury
- Albury Florist CentreFlorist
- Lester & Son Funeral DirectorsFuneral Directors
- Mates BarberHairdresser
- Petite Hair SuiteHairdresser
- Gasweld Tool CentreHardware
- Wash-Up LnudromatLaundry
- Parking (9)
- AmpolPetrol station
- Apco FuelPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Albury North Post OfficePost office
881-891 Mate Street
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Mate Street Self Mini StorageStorage Rental
- TelstraTelephone
- Creative Plastering & Building SuppliesTrade
- Crown & CountryWeapons
- EasyShedYes
929 Metry Street
- InTelephonyYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived from OpenStreetMap & Census) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Avis ParkPark
- Endeavour ParkPark
- Fredericks ParkPark
- Park or reserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Mate Street Discount Pharmqcypharmacy
- Osteo Healthalternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Period: seasonal · Updated on site · Static grid from WorldClim monthly averages
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
258 planning-related records
2026· 20 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development317 GULPHA STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1004 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Health Infrastructure799 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation319 SMITH STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1052 SYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
April 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure1107 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
March 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage20 DOWLING COURT NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development317 GULPHA STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Light industry899 METRY STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1064 SYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure261 KOOBA STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1099 YARRAMBA CRESCENT NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure830 DAVID STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure448 STEPHEN STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development1043 WINGARA STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool809 ST JAMES CRESCENT NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Subdivision338 WANTIGONG STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia898 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision794 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation364 GLENLY STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign785 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-living1021 YENSCH AVENUE NORTH ALBURY 2640Withdrawn
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station856 LESLIE DRIVE NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure395 SMITH STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure393 FALLON STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
October 2025
- Demolition253 UNION ROAD NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink1086C MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry67 BORONIA STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation366 ALLAWAH STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool419 TARAKAN AVENUE NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation1061 MATE STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure380 STEPHEN STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure586 RESOLUTION STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development997 SYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)996 WEWAK STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development317 FALLON STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure448 STEPHEN STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry130 NORTH STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)57 UNION ROAD NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure380 STEPHEN STREET NORTH ALBURY 2640Determined
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)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Recent changes
- Albury Central Fire Stationamenities817-821 Mate Street, North Alburyfire_station
- Albury Central Tourist Parkamenitiescaravan_site
- Albury Florist Centreamenitiesflorist
- Albury North Post Officeamenities881-891 Mate Streetpost_office
- Albury North Post Office, Fallon Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Apco Fuelamenitiesfuel
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Avis Parkamenitiespark
- BPamenitiesfuel
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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