Overall score
Albury
66.8/100
West Albury
46.1/100
Albury vs West Albury, NSW suburb comparison
Albury for retirees and families; West Albury for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlburyWest Albury
Crime rate
Albury
138.3 / 1k
West Albury
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albury
379
West Albury
73
Population
Albury
4,955
West Albury
3,872
Metric leadAlbury 8West Albury 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlbury
- Best for familiesAlbury
- Best for investmentWest Albury
- Best for best valueAlbury
- Best for best schoolsAlbury
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 | West Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.8/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 379 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 7 |
| Population | 4,955 | 3,872 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Albury pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas West Albury is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Albury suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas West Albury is the stronger match for investors.