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South Albury

NSW 2640 • Rest of NSW

1,372
Population (2021)
$40,300
Median Income
4.22 km²
Area
$200/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableFamily-FriendlyRiversideCommuter Belt

About South Albury

South Albury is a residential suburb on the southern fringe of Albury, located on the New South Wales side of the border with Victoria, approximately 570 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 320 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. Part of the City of Albury, the suburb covers 4.2 square kilometres along the Murray River corridor. With a population of 1,372 and a median household income of $1,147 per week, it is a working and middle-class community typical of a regional border city.

South Albury is well-placed for access to both Albury's commercial centre and the sister city of Wodonga just across the Murray River in Victoria. The broader Albury-Wodonga region offers a full range of services, including the Albury Base Hospital, shopping precincts, schools, and parklands along the Murray. NSW TrainLink's XPT service operates through Albury station, offering connections to Sydney and Melbourne, and the Hume Highway provides direct freeway access in both directions. The suburb's relatively low median rent of $200 per week makes it one of the more affordable options in the Albury-Wodonga area.

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

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2640
Urban Area
Albury - West
LGA / Council
Albury
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Albury
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.10°, 146.91°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.22 km²
Elevation
157m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Albury
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • CORS cross-border bus — Albury CBD / Wodonga 10-15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink XPT from Albury station to Sydney Central (~8.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6.5 hours via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–5.5 hours via Hume Highway

🛣️ Border city; most residents commute locally to Albury-Wodonga; Hume Hwy provides Melbourne access (~3.5 hours)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; the Albury city centre is accessible by local bus but South Albury is a spread-out residential suburb

🛒 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 South Albury by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View South Albury Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$200
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,408
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
9.1%

37 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,379
Census 2021
1,372
▼ 0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,824
Income 2021
$40,300
▲ 26.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,031
Born Overseas 211

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 67
  • 2. England 25
  • 3. New Zealand 21
  • 4. United States 10
  • 5. Germany 7
  • 6. Indonesia 7
  • 7. Italy 7
  • 8. Mauritius 5
  • 9. Philippines 5
  • 10. Scotland 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 509
Australian 479
Irish 191
Scottish 178
German 80
Australian Aboriginal 49
Indian 44
Italian 29
Dutch 13
Greek 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

860
Both parents born in Australia
253
Both parents born overseas
138
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.3%
Christianity
37.0%
Sikhism
3.8%
Hinduism
2.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
65 (4.7%)
5-14 years
105 (7.7%)
15-19 years
64 (4.7%)
20-24 years
106 (7.7%)
25-34 years
268 (19.5%)
35-44 years
168 (12.2%)
45-54 years
165 (12.0%)
55-64 years
225 (16.4%)
65-74 years
136 (9.9%)
75-84 years
51 (3.7%)
85+ years
21 (1.5%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Albury known for? +

South Albury is a quiet residential suburb on the NSW–Victoria border, known for its affordability and proximity to the Murray River. It forms part of the Albury-Wodonga cross-border city, which serves as a major regional hub for southern NSW and north-east Victoria.

How far is South Albury from Sydney? +

South Albury is approximately 570 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD. The drive takes around 5.5–6.5 hours via the Hume Highway, or residents can take the NSW TrainLink XPT service from Albury station, which takes about 8.5 hours.

Does South Albury have public transport? +

South Albury is served by local bus routes within the Albury-Wodonga area. Albury station, approximately 2.5km away, offers NSW TrainLink XPT intercity services to Sydney and Melbourne.

What is the population of South Albury? +

According to the 2021 Census, South Albury has a population of 1,372 residents, making it a small to mid-sized residential suburb within the broader Albury urban area.

Is South Albury a good place to live? +

South Albury offers one of the most affordable housing options in the Albury-Wodonga area, with low median rents and good access to regional services. It suits working families, first-home buyers, and those who prefer a quieter lifestyle within a well-connected regional city.

What is the postcode for South Albury? +

The postcode for South Albury is 2640, shared with Albury and surrounding suburbs.