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 was around 21,200 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 3,369 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,831. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,101 in June 2024 and an additional 1,085 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 208 persons per square kilometer. Albury - East's growth rate of 18.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (5.1%) and the state average, placing it among the region's growth leaders. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.5% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with the area expected to expand by 11,935 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 51.1%.

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 over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 1,315 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 76 approvals so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has attracted an average of 2.5 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $487,000. This region has also seen $69.9 million in commercial approvals registered during FY-26, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Albury - East has experienced a 103.0% increase in new home approvals per capita over the past five financial years. This suggests ample choice for buyers and strong developer confidence in the location, as it is significantly higher than the national average. The majority of new building activity consists of detached dwellings (95.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 5.0%, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

There are approximately 105 people per dwelling approval in Albury - East, indicating an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Albury - East is projected to grow by 10,836 residents through to 2041. Development activity is keeping pace with this projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

Albury - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has 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 detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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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% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

As of that date, 11,822 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was at 67.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction, employing 12.8%, 10.9%, and 9.4% respectively.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 1.3% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2% while the labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, with a slight expansion in labour force and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albury - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Albury - East SA2's median income among taxpayers was $53,064 and average income stood at $67,088 in financial year 2022. These figures are higher than those for Rest of NSW, which were $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated median income is approximately $59,755 and average income is around $75,548 as of September 2025. According to Census data, incomes in Albury - East cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 36.6% of locals (7,759 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 29.9%. After housing expenses, 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Albury - East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 83.2% houses and 16.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Albury - East was at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 29.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure in Albury - East was $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $265. Nationally, Albury - East's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus the Australian 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 comprise 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 account for the remaining 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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 18.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational skills are prominent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials such as advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (27.0%).

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

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

Albury-East has 302 active public transport stops, served by 59 routes offering 1,101 weekly passenger trips. These stops are a mix of train and bus services. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 163 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Each route averages 157 daily trips, equating to about three weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Albury - East are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Albury - East has below-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is at approximately 52%, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 9.0% and 8.9% of residents respectively. 68.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.2% in Rest of NSW. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,430 people), lower than the 20.1% in Rest of NSW.

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 in Albury-East, comprising 52.5% of people, compared to 53.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (29.5%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notable divergences exist for German (5.2% vs regional 5.9%), Scottish (8.5% vs 8.2%), and Dutch (1.4% vs 1.3%) groups.

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

The median age in Albury-East is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 15.3% of the population in Albury-East, higher than Rest of NSW. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 8.7%, lower than Rest of NSW. According to the post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.3%. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes in Albury-East. Notably, the 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 64%, reaching 5,129 people from the current 3,129.