Overall score
Albury
66.8/100
South Albury
47.1/100
Albury vs South Albury, NSW suburb comparison
Albury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlburySouth Albury
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
South Albury
138.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
379
South Albury
154
Population
Albury
4,955
South Albury
1,372
Metric leadAlbury 9South Albury 2across 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 | South Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 47.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 36 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 379 | 154 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 11 |
| Population | 4,955 | 1,372 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and South Albury is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Albury pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas South Albury is the better pick for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook. Albury generally means more mid-market housing value, while South Albury leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Albury, while South Albury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.