Overall score
North Albury
36.6/100
Wirlinga
38.1/100
North Albury vs Wirlinga, NSW Suburb Comparison
North Albury for retirees and families; Wirlinga for value and schools.
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
104
Wirlinga
1
Population
North Albury
6,232
Wirlinga
395
Metric leadNorth Albury 7Wirlinga 31 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 retireesNorth Albury
- Best for familiesNorth Albury
- Best for investmentNorth Albury
- Best for best valueWirlinga
- Best for best schoolsWirlinga
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 | 36.6/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.7/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.3 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 147 | 17 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 104 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 24 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wirlinga is the better pick for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, North Albury sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wirlinga.
North Albury suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wirlinga is the stronger match for retirees and 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.