Overall score
North Albury
36.6/100
Thurgoona
45.4/100
North Albury vs Thurgoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Albury for investment; Thurgoona for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North AlburyThurgoona
Crime rate
North Albury
138.3 / 1k
Thurgoona
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Albury
104
Thurgoona
128
Population
North Albury
6,232
Thurgoona
11,028
Metric leadNorth Albury 3Thurgoona 82 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesThurgoona
- Best for investmentNorth Albury
- Best for best valueThurgoona
- Best for best schoolsThurgoona
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 | North Albury | Thurgoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.7/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 147 | 305 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 97 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Population | 6,232 | 11,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
North Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Thurgoona is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, North Albury is stronger for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook; Thurgoona answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, North Albury sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Thurgoona.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Thurgoona, while North Albury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.