Overall score
East Albury
47.8/100
North Albury
36.6/100
East Albury vs North Albury, NSW Suburb Comparison
East Albury for retirees and families; North Albury for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East AlburyNorth Albury
Crime rate
East Albury
138.4 / 1k
North Albury
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Albury
114
North Albury
104
Population
East Albury
6,224
North Albury
6,232
Metric leadEast Albury 7North Albury 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Albury
- Best for familiesEast Albury
- Best for investmentNorth Albury
- Best for best valueEast Albury
- Best for best schoolsEast Albury
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 | East Albury | North Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.8/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.4 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 134 | 147 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 114 | 104 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 27 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 6,224 | 6,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and North Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
East Albury pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas North Albury is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, East Albury sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in North Albury.
Retirees may find East Albury the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools 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.