Overall score
Albury
57.2/100
Wagga Wagga
54.7/100
Albury vs Wagga Wagga, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wagga Wagga for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlburyWagga Wagga
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
Wagga Wagga
119.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
390
Wagga Wagga
612
Population
Albury
4,955
Wagga Wagga
7,198
Metric leadAlbury 7Wagga Wagga 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWagga Wagga
- Best for investmentWagga Wagga
- Best for best valueWagga Wagga
- Best for best schoolsWagga Wagga
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 | Wagga Wagga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 119.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 114 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 390 | 612 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 80 |
| Green cover | 19.7% | 7.4% |
| Population | 4,955 | 7,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Wagga Wagga is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Albury is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook; Wagga Wagga answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Albury the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wagga Wagga.
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.