Albury - East

Albury - East lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Albury - East's population is around 21,655 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,824 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,831 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,101 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1,197 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 213 persons per square kilometer. Albury - East's growth of 21.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW's 5.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 68.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, they utilise NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is predicted to expand by 11,935 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 47.9% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Albury - East was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Albury - East has seen approximately 263 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 1,315 homes were approved, with an additional 101 approvals in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling built over the past five financial years attracted an average of 2.5 new residents, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for these new homes is $300,000. This year has seen $69.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Albury - East has 103.0% more new home approvals per capita, offering buyers ample choice. However, development activity has moderated recently. The area's developer confidence is notably higher than the national average.

New building activity consists of 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Albury - East's low-density character and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are approximately 105 people per dwelling approval in Albury - East, suggesting an expanding market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 10,381 residents according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Development activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Albury - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch identified 61 potential impact projects. Notable ones are The Oaks Residential Subdivision, Murray Park Estate, Brooklyn Fields Estate, and Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Redevelopment. Below is a list of the most relevant ones.

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Employment conditions in Albury - East demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Albury - East has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.4%. As of September 2025, 12,107 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high at 78.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. According to Census responses, 11.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the count of working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.4%, labour force increased by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a decrease in employment by 0.5% and a contraction in labour force by 0.1%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albury - East's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The Albury - East SA2 had an average national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $55,730 and the average income stood at $68,189. These figures compare to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates project the median income to be approximately $60,668 and the average income to be around $74,231 as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Albury - East cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 36.6% of locals (7,925 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.0% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Albury - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Albury - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albury - East stood at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Albury - East was $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Albury - East's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Albury - East has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households compose 72.0% of all households, including 33.5% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 28.0%, with lone person households at 24.2% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Albury - East exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 26.1% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 18.4%. Bachelor degrees are prevalent at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.1% and certificates for 27.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Albury - East has 322 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 60 individual routes, collectively offering 1,287 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 163 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area, with cars being the dominant mode at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 11% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 183 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately three weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Albury - East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Albury - East residents have health outcomes largely on par with national benchmarks according to AreaSearch's analysis.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of the total population (11,542 people), which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues affect 9.0% of residents, followed by asthma at 8.9%. Notably, 68.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Among working-age individuals, health outcomes are generally typical. The area has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over, with 16.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 23.4%. National rankings for this age group are broadly in line with the general population.

Albury - East is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Albury-East has a cultural diversity below average, with 88.7% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 92.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 52.5% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.5%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, German (5.2%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average (3.1%), as are Scottish (8.5%, vs 8.0%) and Dutch (1.4%, vs 1.0%).

Albury - East's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Albury-East is 36 years, significantly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 15.5% of the population compared to Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.5%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Albury-East, with the 35 to 44 age group projected to grow by 58%, reaching 5,129 people from an initial figure of 3,243.