North Albury

NSW 2640 • Rest of NSW

6,232
Population (2021)
$34,996
Median Income
5.87 km²
Area
$240/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableCommuter BeltEstablished

About North Albury

North Albury is a residential suburb within the City of Albury, situated on the New South Wales side of the Murray River on the NSW–Victoria border, approximately 570 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Part of the Albury–Wodonga regional centre, it has a population of 6,232 and a median age of 38. Median household income of $1,159 per week is modest by state standards, with affordable housing making it accessible — median weekly rent sits at $240, well below the metropolitan average.

The suburb benefits from proximity to Albury's city centre, which offers shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural facilities including the Albury Entertainment Centre. Residents have access to Murray River parks and recreational areas, and the suburb is well connected via the Hume Highway corridor linking Melbourne and Sydney. North Albury has a notable Aboriginal community and a mixed residential character, with a range of government and Catholic schooling options catering to its family-oriented population.

North Albury falls under postcode 2640 and is governed by Albury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2640
Urban Area
Albury - West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.06°, 146.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
5.87 km²
Elevation
172m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 North Albury by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View North Albury Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "North Albury" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,170
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.2%

196 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,058
Census 2021
6,232
2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,808
Income 2021
$34,996
21.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,911
Born Overseas 673

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 125
  • 2. England 101
  • 3. Philippines 64
  • 4. New Zealand 44
  • 5. Nepal 33
  • 6. Germany 25
  • 7. Netherlands 23
  • 8. Vietnam 15
  • 9. United States 14
  • 10. South Africa 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,348
Australian 2,311
Irish 778
Scottish 604
German 468
Australian Aboriginal 352
Italian 140
Dutch 101
Indian 101
Filipino 88

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,214
Both parents born in Australia
862
Both parents born overseas
525
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.5%
No Religion
41.3%
Hinduism
1.8%
Sikhism
1.7%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
410 (6.6%)
5-14 years
741 (11.9%)
15-19 years
417 (6.7%)
20-24 years
430 (6.9%)
25-34 years
889 (14.3%)
35-44 years
706 (11.3%)
45-54 years
763 (12.2%)
55-64 years
805 (12.9%)
65-74 years
578 (9.3%)
75-84 years
365 (5.9%)
85+ years
125 (2.0%)

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