East Albury
NSW 2640 • Rest of NSW
About East Albury
East Albury is a major residential suburb of Albury in southern New South Wales, located about 3 km from the city centre near the NSW-Victoria border. The 2021 Census population is 6,224, making it one of the larger urban suburbs in the Albury area. The suburb includes established housing, health and airport precincts, and pockets of industrial and commercial activity. Its character mixes family-oriented neighbourhoods with strong transport and service infrastructure.
Residents benefit from proximity to Albury Base Hospital, Albury Airport, schools, sports facilities and river-adjacent reserves. The suburb is well positioned for cross-border access to Wodonga and wider regional employment across Albury-Wodonga. Public transport is primarily bus-based, with rail access available at Albury station a short drive away. East Albury is popular with families, health-sector workers and households seeking practical access to major regional services.
East Albury falls under postcode 2640 and is governed by Albury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Albury local bus routes — Albury CBD and shopping centres 10-25 min
- Cross-city services — Lavington / Thurgoona / South Albury 20-40 min
- Regional coach links — Wodonga and nearby regional towns 20-60 min
Commute to Albury CBD
🛣️ Most local commuting is by car or bus within Albury-Wodonga; rail is primarily for intercity travel.
Some neighbourhood errands are walkable, but most residents rely on cars for major shopping, work and cross-border trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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393 Perry Street
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Albury High School ICSEA 1016Kiewa Street
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Albury North Public School ICSEA 893868 Mate Street
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Albury Public School ICSEA 1049481 David Street
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Albury West Public School ICSEA 918Mott Street
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PO Box 3176
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449 Olive Street
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Glenroy Public School ICSEA 897Logan Rd
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James Fallon High School ICSEA 905Fallon St
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Kandeer School ICSEA 811412 Fallon St
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Cnr Curlew Crescent & Lowry Street
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421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive
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24 Ava Ave
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 East Albury by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View East Albury Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "East Albury" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
53 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 144
- 2. England 113
- 3. New Zealand 61
- 4. Germany 29
- 5. Philippines 26
- 6. Scotland 22
- 7. Netherlands 21
- 8. China 20
- 9. Italy 15
- 10. Sri Lanka 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)