Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
NSW · Albury Council
West Albury, 2640
Population
3,872
Median age
46
Median income
$1,363/wk
Employed
50.5%
Languages at home
6.6%non-English
Top: Arabic, Greek, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
West 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. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. 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.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Living here
Desirability
- Desirability score
- 44.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2867th in Australia
- State rank
- 906th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #92 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #243 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
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
- 3,872
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,363
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 148 of 1,705
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 50.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 124 / 319 / 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
6.6% speak a language other than English at home; 13.1% born overseas
- Language at home
- 3,374 English only · 239 other
- Non-English at home
- 6.6%
- Born overseas
- 472 (13.1%)
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- 186 (4.8%)
- Australian citizens
- 3,456
- Languages spoken at home (other than English)
- 18
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
- Arabic10 · 9.6%
- Greek8 · 7.7%
- Malayalam8 · 7.7%
- Spanish8 · 7.7%
- Tagalog8 · 7.7%
- German7 · 6.7%
- Hindi7 · 6.7%
- Italian6 · 5.8%
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)
- 572
- Against the person
- 145
- Against property
- 227
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 147.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1.4%
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- West Albury Pre School Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Public transport
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- Albury West Public School, Mott St
- Albury Wodonga Private Hospital, Pemberton St
- Hill St After Padman Dr
- Hill St Before Spurrway Dr
- Spurrway Dr At Benn Cres
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
73 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 bakeries · 3 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 74 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.26
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.1
Food & drink(1)
- FrankieBakery
Community(2)
- West Albury Pre School CentreChildcare
- Albury West Public SchoolSchool
Health & services(1)
- Albury Wodonga Private HospitalHospital
Sport & outdoors(17)
- Bonnie Doon ParkPark
- Padman ParkPark
- Park (8)
- Patricia Gould ReservePark
- Uiver ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(17)
17 bus stops
Other(19)
- Quick StopAlcohol
- Bogong Moth MigrationArtwork
- Celebrate TogetherArtwork
- Family GatheringArtwork
- Guguburra'sArtwork
- Maya Fish TrapArtwork
- Bench (3)
- Binoculars
- Flying-fox viewing platformBinoculars
- Drinking water
- Information
- Yindyamarra Sculpture WalkInformation
- Parking (14)
- Petrol station
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter
- Kremur Street BoatrampSlipway
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
- Bonnie Doon ParkPark
- Padman ParkPark
- Patricia Gould ReservePark
- Uiver ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Albury Wodonga Private Hospitalhospital
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).
127 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation850 BLACKMORE STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Under Assessment
February 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences19 QUINTON COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure441 SOLOMON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Driveways and hard stand spaces10 SOMERSET DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development82 MCLEOD COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure465 MOTT STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MULGA PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 NORTHERN VIEW DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space4 DOONGAN PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation43 SOUTHERN VIEW DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development10 VALLEY VIEW COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development8 DOONGAN PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development854 BLACKMORE STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 CHATTERTON PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure433 SOLOMON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah10 WATTLE WAY WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 HEATHER COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
May 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 957 PADMAN DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 PRUJOY PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure571 MOTT STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 CHATTERTON PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development6 SOUTHERN VIEW COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 QUINTON COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool836 EMERSON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 BRIGGS COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure457 GULSON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 DOONGAN PLACE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah990 PADMAN DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure571 MOTT STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 QUINTON COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)473 MOTT STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
February 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation836 EMERSON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development10 MAYFAIR COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation380 SOLOMON STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation466 THOROLD STREET ALBURYDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support50 GOULD AVENUE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 BRIGGS COURT WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure450 THOROLD STREET WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1188 PADMAN DRIVE WEST ALBURY 2640Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 JACARANDA STREET WEST 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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 West Public Schoolamenitiesschool
- Albury West Public School, Mott Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Albury Wodonga Private Hospitalamenitieshospital
- Albury Wodonga Private Hospital, Pemberton Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_office
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Binocularsamenitiesbinoculars
- Bogong Moth Migrationamenitiesartwork
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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