Overall score
North Albury
36.6/100
Springdale Heights
42.9/100
Springdale Heights for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
North Albury
36.6/100
Springdale Heights
42.9/100
Crime rate
North Albury
138.3 / 1k
Springdale Heights
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Albury
104
Springdale Heights
26
Population
North Albury
6,232
Springdale Heights
2,644
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | North Albury | Springdale Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.7/100 | 65.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 147 | 35 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 15 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 27.4% |
| Population | 6,232 | 2,644 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, North Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Springdale Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Springdale Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while North Albury keeps a flatter suburban layout.
North Albury tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Springdale Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose North Albury if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Springdale Heights for investors.
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.