Albert
NSW 2873 • New South Wales
About Albert
Albert is a small rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated approximately 9 kilometres from Tottenham and about 130 kilometres west of Dubbo. Covering a vast area of around 690 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated community set amid sweeping farmland and open plains. The landscape is characterised by flat grazing country typical of the Lachlan District, with a very small permanent population.
Life in Albert revolves around agriculture, with sheep and cattle farming dominating the local economy. Residents rely on Tottenham for day-to-day services including a hospital, school, and police station, while larger towns like Forbes and Parkes provide additional amenities. It is an ideal location for those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a strong pastoral heritage.
Albert falls under postcode 2873 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barwon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Dubbo / Parkes via regional stops ~2h to Dubbo
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Dubbo is the nearest regional hub (~130km, ~1h 30min drive). No practical train or bus access to Sydney from this locality.
Extremely remote rural locality. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Tottenham Central School ICSEA 930Merilba St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Albert by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Albert Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Albert" under Suburb