Overall score
Albury
66.8/100
Glenroy
42.5/100
Albury vs Glenroy, NSW suburb comparison
Albury for retirees and families; Glenroy for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlburyGlenroy
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
Glenroy
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
379
Glenroy
29
Population
Albury
4,955
Glenroy
3,528
Metric leadAlbury 7Glenroy 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albury | Glenroy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 66 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 379 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 18 |
| Population | 4,955 | 3,528 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Glenroy is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Albury tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Glenroy stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Albury if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Glenroy for investors.