Overall score
North Albury
53.2/100
Wirlinga
32.8/100
North Albury vs Wirlinga, NSW suburb comparison
North Albury for families and value; Wirlinga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North AlburyWirlinga
Crime rate
North Albury
138.3 / 1k
Wirlinga
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Albury
98
Wirlinga
0
Population
North Albury
6,232
Wirlinga
395
Metric leadNorth Albury 6Wirlinga 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWirlinga
- Best for familiesNorth Albury
- Best for investmentWirlinga
- Best for best valueNorth Albury
- Best for best schoolsNorth 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 | North Albury | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.4/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 147 | 17 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 20 |
| Population | 6,232 | 395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
North Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Wirlinga is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
North Albury pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Wirlinga is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, North Albury sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wirlinga.
North Albury suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Wirlinga is the stronger match for retirees and investors.