Overall score
South Albury
47.1/100
West Albury
46.1/100
South Albury vs West Albury, NSW suburb comparison
South Albury for families and schools; West Albury for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South AlburyWest Albury
Crime rate
South Albury
138.5 / 1k
West Albury
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Albury
154
West Albury
73
Population
South Albury
1,372
West Albury
3,872
Metric leadSouth Albury 5West Albury 6across 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 retireesWest Albury
- Best for familiesSouth Albury
- Best for investmentWest Albury
- Best for best valueWest Albury
- Best for best schoolsSouth 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 | South Albury | West Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 138.5 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 74 |
| Walkability | 46.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 7 |
| Population | 1,372 | 3,872 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
South Albury reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; West Albury is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
South Albury pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas West Albury is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, South Albury sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in West Albury.
South Albury suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas West Albury is the stronger match for retirees and investors.