Overall score
Albury
57.2/100
North Albury
36.6/100
Albury for retirees and families; North Albury for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Albury
57.2/100
North Albury
36.6/100
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
North Albury
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
390
North Albury
104
Population
Albury
4,955
North Albury
6,232
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albury | North Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 147 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 390 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 27 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 3.1% |
| Population | 4,955 | 6,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Albury reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; North Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Albury pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas North Albury is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Albury sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in North Albury.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Albury the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer North Albury.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.