Median house price
$625k
+21% change
NSW · Albury Council
Hamilton Valley, 2641
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,003
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.4%
Median age
33
Median income
$1,924/wk
Employment rate
70.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$625,000
Languages at home
8.3%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Sinhalese, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Hamilton Valley offers a slower smaller community life in Albury Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community skews younger, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Hamilton Valley snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Houses $500 · Units $370
Population (ERP)
1,003
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#105
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 38.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3962nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1215th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #105 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #392 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $370
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $500
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $475
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 209
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $625,000
- Median price change
- +20.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,003(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +2.4% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +2.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +23
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,050), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $1,924
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 292
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,590
- Employment rate
- 70.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 264 / 7 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 95
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 39
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order129
- Domestic Violence Related Assault133
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment199
- Malicious Damage To Property169
- Steal From Motor Vehicle125
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- Burrows Rd Before Centaur Rd
- Centaur Rd At Burrows Rd
- Centaur Rd At Mudge St
- Centaur Rd Opp Michaela Mews
- Pearsall St At Burrows Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 27 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.2
Other(3)
- EV charging
- Parking (2)
- Albury Waste Management CentreWaste Transfer Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Health Albury (5.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 50
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 49.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 153 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 178 mm · ~22 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 254 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 10 proposals
July 2026
- Subdivision827 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
- SubdivisionPEARSALL STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; High technology industry545 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 FREW COURT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support75 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure591 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 FREW COURT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure884 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure109 GRETA DRIVE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
February 2026
- Demolition581 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development13 HANRAHAN STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Supporting Development24 HARRY CRESCENT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah807 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 Dawson Street, Hamilton ValleyDetermined
July 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development24 HARRY CRESCENT HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development12 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- SubdivisionDAWSON STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
April 2025
- SubdivisionPEARSALL STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Supporting Development84 CORNWALL AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation512 MUNRO STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support892 CENTAUR ROAD HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters595 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development588 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool58 THISELDO LANE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
April 2024
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 PIALBA PLACE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 HANRAHAN STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure588 COLLINS STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support103 KENDALL DRIVE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Dwelling house; Temporary building, structure or use68 BALTIMORE AVENUE HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters; Animal care premises605 MUDGE STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house723 Centaur Road, Albury NSWDetermined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land854 PEARSALL STREET HAMILTON VALLEY 2641Deferred Commencement
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.9 km away).
Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.7%David FARLEY (One Nation) 46.3%
4.0 percentage points lower for Michelle MILTHORPE than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- LavingtonMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 50.7% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 49.3% TCP (2026-by-election)3.4 km away
- GlenroyMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.0% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 47.0% TCP (2026-by-election)4.0 km away
- Lavington EastDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 50.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 49.6% TCP (2026-by-election)5.3 km away
- Springdale HeightsMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 51.0% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 49.0% TCP (2026-by-election)5.3 km away
- Albury NorthMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 53.5% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 46.5% TCP (2026-by-election)5.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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