Albury - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 20,688 as of August 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,857 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,831. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,101 in June 2024 and an additional 888 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 203 persons per square kilometer. Albury - East's growth of 16.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 4.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 68.5% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to expand by 11,935 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 54.9% 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 223 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, around 1,116 homes were approved, with an additional 35 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years has led to an average of 2.5 new residents.

This robust demand supports property values, with new homes being constructed at an average cost of $487,000. In the current financial year, $69.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Albury - East has seen 115% more new home approvals per capita since FY20. This suggests ample choice for buyers but recent development activity has moderated. The location's strong developer confidence is reflected in its higher approval rates compared to national averages.

New building activity consists predominantly of detached dwellings (95%) and a smaller proportion of townhouses or apartments (5%). This preserves the area's low-density nature, attracting space-seeking buyers. Albury - East has approximately 105 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, the location is expected to grow by around 11,348 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Albury - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 65 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Brooklyn Fields Estate, The Oaks Residential Subdivision, Murray Park Estate, and Thurgoona Village.

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

Albury - East has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 11,822 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is high at 67.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. 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%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, while the labour force grew by 4.4%. This resulted in a slight rise in unemployment rate, from 1.8% to 2.0%. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs. The state's unemployment rate was 4.3%, comparing favourably to the national rate of 4.5%. However, NSW lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Albury - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years. These figures are illustrative extrapolations based on national industry-specific projections, not accounting for localized population changes.

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

Albury East's median income among taxpayers was $53,064 in financial year 2022. The average income was $67,088 during the same period. This compares to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Albury East would be approximately $58,689 (median) and $74,199 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Albury East cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 36.6% of locals (7,571 people), falling within the $1,500 - $2,999 category, which aligns 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 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). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 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. Median weekly rent in Albury - East was $320, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $265. Nationally, Albury - East's median monthly mortgage repayment is lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and median weekly rent is lower at $320 compared to 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 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+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 18.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 at 30.5%, including 10.9% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. The area has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 2,208 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary school and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stand at 10.7, below the regional average of 17.1, indicating some students may attend schools in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 302 active transport stops operating within Albury - East. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are serviced by 59 individual routes, collectively providing 1,101 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 163 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Albury East's health metrics are close to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% (~10,840 people) have private health cover, leading the average SA2 area rate. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues at 9.0%, followed by asthma at 8.9%. About 68.0% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Rest of NSW. The area has 16.2% (3,347 people) aged 65 and over, lower than the 20.1% in Rest of NSW. Overall, it aligns with the general population's health profile.

Albury - East ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Albury-East had low cultural diversity, with 88.7% born in Australia, 92.4% citizens, and 92.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, at 52.5%, compared to 53.9% regionally. Top ancestries were English (29.5%), Australian (29.3%), and Irish (10.2%).

German (5.2%) was notably higher than regional average (5.9%), as were Scottish (8.5%) and Dutch (1.4%).

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 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes 15.3% of the population, a strong representation compared to Rest of NSW. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up only 8.7% of the population. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.0% to 15.3%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.8%. By 2041, population forecasts predict significant demographic changes in Albury-East. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 68%, adding 2,075 people to reach a total of 5,129 from the current figure of 3,053.