West Albury
NSW 2640 • Rest of NSW
About West Albury
West Albury is a residential suburb of the regional city of Albury in southern New South Wales, situated approximately 4 kilometres west of the Albury CBD near the Murray River floodplain and the slopes of Nail Can Hill. With a population of approximately 3,851, the suburb offers affordable housing on generous blocks in a quiet, family-oriented setting. West Albury borders Wodonga (Victoria) to the south, making it part of the cross-border Albury-Wodonga urban area.
The suburb is popular with families and retirees drawn by its affordability, open space, and proximity to Nail Can Hill nature reserve — a local favourite for walking, mountain biking, and trail running. Residents have easy access to Albury's shops, hospitals, and sporting facilities, while the Hume Highway provides links to Melbourne and Sydney. Public bus services connect West Albury to the city centre throughout the day.
West 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
- 2,3 — Albury CBD via Dean Street 10–15 min
- 5 — Border Village / Wodonga 15–20 min
Commute to Albury CBD
🛣️ Albury Station provides intercity rail to Sydney and Melbourne; local buses serve the CBD regularly
Some local amenities within reach, but most daily needs require driving or catching a bus
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 West Albury by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View West Albury Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Albury" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
105 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. England 93
- 2. India 45
- 3. New Zealand 42
- 4. South Africa 33
- 5. Philippines 25
- 6. Germany 17
- 7. United States 16
- 8. Canada 13
- 9. Italy 12
- 10. Netherlands 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)