Overall score
Glenroy
42.5/100
West Albury
46.1/100
Glenroy vs West Albury, NSW suburb comparison
Glenroy for investment and value; West Albury for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenroyWest Albury
Crime rate
Glenroy
138.3 / 1k
West Albury
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenroy
29
West Albury
73
Population
Glenroy
3,528
West Albury
3,872
Metric leadGlenroy 4West Albury 61 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 familiesWest Albury
- Best for investmentGlenroy
- Best for best valueGlenroy
- 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 | Glenroy | West Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 74 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 7 |
| Population | 3,528 | 3,872 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glenroy 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, Glenroy is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; West Albury answers with public transport access and walkability.
Choose Glenroy if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Albury for families and households prioritising schools.