Median house price
$700k
+7.6% change
NSW · Wagga Wagga Council
Lake Albert, 2650
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,324
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.1%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,891/wk
Employment rate
62.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$700,000
Languages at home
3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Sinhalese, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Lake Albert sits in Wagga Wagga Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while growth momentum and safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Lake Albert snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $570 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
6,324
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
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
#17
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
85th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
46th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
30th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 59.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 15% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1074th in Australia
- State rank
- 305th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #17 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #48 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $700,000
- Median price change
- +7.6%
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
6,324(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · -0.1% over 5 years · 46th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +25
- Change in 5 years
- -9
- Growth rank in NSW
- 46th 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 (~6,400), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,291
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,891
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 146 of 2,446
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 62.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,197 / 15 / 79 (+ 5 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 755
- Against the person
- 188
- Against property
- 284
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 119.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions975
- Domestic Violence Related Assault436
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment655
- Malicious Damage To Property675
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault433
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 963
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 30th
School list
- Lake Albert Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 434 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Lake Albert PlaygroupHume Streetchildcare
- MilestonesGregory Crescentkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
78 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lake Albert Public School, Main St
- Lake Albert Rd At Torrens St
- Main St Opp Lake Albert Public School
- Mater Dei Catholic College
- Mater Dei Primary School
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
134 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 4 playgrounds · 73 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 15 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 78 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 80 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 80/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.32
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.38
Food & drink(5)
- Lake Village BakeryCafe
Unit 10 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Mock OrangeCafe
Unit 1 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- CrackerjacksFast food
- Lake Village TakeawayFast food
Unit 3 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Thomas Blamey TavernPub
Shopping(3)
- Lake Village ButcheryButcher
Unit 4 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Lake Albert FoodworksSupermarket
Community(4)
- Lake Albert PlaygroupChildcare
1A Hume Street, Lake Albert
- Community centre
- MilestonesKindergarten
39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Lake Albert Public SchoolSchool
Lake Albert
Health & services(2)
- Glenrock Country PracticeMedical clinic
- Lake Albert PharmacyPharmacy
Unit 7 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
Sport & outdoors(87)
- Snap FitnessGym
- Apex ParkPark
- Croaker ParkPark
- Lake Abert Manors ParkPark
- Lake Albert ParkPark
- Park
- Ron Wheeler ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
- Lake Albert OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (73)
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(17)
- BottlemartAlcohol
- ArmaguardATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Lake Village Car WashCar wash
53 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- MobilConvenience;Gas
- Fitness Station
- Razor LaneHairdresser
- Zuliani HairdressingHairdresser
Unit 11 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Lake Albert NewsagencyNewsagent
Unit 6 39 Gregory Crescent, Lake Albert
- Parking (7)
- MobilPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Wagga Wagga City CouncilShelter
- Apex Park Boat RampSlipway
- Waste Basket (4)
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
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Bosley Memorial ParkPark
- Croaker ParkPark
- Lake Abert Manors ParkPark
- Lake Albert ParkPark
- O'Halloran ParkPark
- Ray Beddoe ParkPark
- Ron Wheeler ParkPark
- White ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 15
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Riverina Day Surgery (6.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Glenrock Country PracticeDoctor
- Lake Albert PharmacyGregory CrescentPharmacy
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)
- 219
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.6
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
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 131 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 137 mm · ~17 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· 62 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision56 GREGADOO ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Demolition; Swimming pool80 JASMIN CRESCENT LAKE ALBERT 2650Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure21 INGLIS STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
July 2026
- Demolition; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia101 MAIN STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house99 MITCHELL ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2A BRUNSKILL ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 DALKEITH AVENUE LAKE ALBERT 2650Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 74 GREGADOO ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool28 LAKEHAVEN DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 COACHWOOD DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 KYEAMBA AVENUE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 LAKESIDE DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure24 BOTTLEBRUSH PLACE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Boat shed24 COACHWOOD DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure3 BOTTLEBRUSH PLACE LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 ORANGEBARK LOOP LAKE ALBERT 2650Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses13 KYEAMBA AVENUE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 NORFOLK AVENUE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ORANGEBARK LOOP LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure89 MANUKA ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 BALMORAL CRESCENT LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Subdivision6 TALLOWOOD CRESCENT LAKE ALBERT 2650Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 ANGELA ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure68 VINCENT ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 KING STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool58 LAKEHAVEN DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure6 INGLIS STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation53 BALMORAL CRESCENT LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 EASTLAKE DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool21 ORANGEBARK LOOP LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 SILVERWOOD ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 NORFOLK AVENUE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 COACHWOOD DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision47 GRAHAM STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 BRUNSKILL ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development29 COACHWOOD DRIVE LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure8 BOCQUET STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah83 PLUMPTON ROAD LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah74 GREGADOO RD, LAKE ALBERTDetermined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure83 MAIN STREET LAKE ALBERT 2650Determined
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure19 BOTTLEBRUSH PLACE LAKE ALBERT NSW 2650Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 222, Orangebark Loop, Lake Albert, Wagga WaggaDetermined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 232, coachwood drive, Lake Albert NSW 2650Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 COACHWOOD DRIVE LAKE ALBERT NSW 2650Determined
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 CARABEEN ROAD LAKE ALBERT NSW 2650Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 Almond Close Lake Albert 2650. Lot 113 DP1307093Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks74/-/DP270882Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Rainwater tanks74/-/DP270882Determined
- Pub; Temporary building, structure or use55 Main Street Lake Albert NSW 2650Determined
2023· 1 proposal
August 2023
- Shed68 Nelson Drive, Lake Albert, NSW, 2650Determined
2022· 1 proposal
December 2022
- Seniors housing74 Gregadoo Road Lake Albert 2650Determined
2021· 1 proposal
November 2021
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to commercial development55 Main Street, Lake Albert NSW 2650Withdrawn
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)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Follow directions on site. Road closures in place on Plumpton Road between Lloyd Road and Boiling Down Road. Local traffic/residents only. Through traffic should be prepared for changed conditions and travel via alternative routes.Plumpton Road30 Jul 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
- Reduced speed limit. Expect delays. Exercise caution. Lane Closures in place. Traffic control measures will be in place.Vincent Road, Kooringal Road30 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.2 km away).
Coalition 59.9%Labor 40.1%
2.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Lake AlbertLabor 37.7% · Coalition 62.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Kooringal NorthLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
- Lake Albert SouthLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- TattonLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- KooringalLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)3.6 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 · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
This suburb ranks highly for
More in Wagga Wagga Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.