Overall score
East Albury
54.2/100
West Albury
46.1/100
East Albury vs West Albury, NSW suburb comparison
East Albury for value; West Albury for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East AlburyWest Albury
Crime rate
East Albury
138.4 / 1k
West Albury
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Albury
107
West Albury
73
Population
East Albury
6,224
West Albury
3,872
Metric leadEast Albury 8West Albury 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWest Albury
- Best for best valueEast Albury
- Best for best schoolsWest 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 | West Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.4 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 134 | 74 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 5 |
| Population | 6,224 | 3,872 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East 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.
On the data, East Albury is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; West Albury answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Value-focused buyers may find East Albury the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Albury.