East Albury

Population growth drivers in East Albury are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of East Albury is around 7,089, reflecting a 13.9% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 6,224 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,421 residents in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 574 persons per square kilometer. East Albury's growth exceeded that of Rest of NSW (5.9%) and its SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed around 68% to overall population gains, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 3,351 persons, reflecting a total gain of 37.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees East Albury among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in East Albury shows an average of approximately 35 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 177 homes. So far in FY26, there have been 17 recorded approvals. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 6.8 people moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. The average construction value of new properties is $487,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $6.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, East Albury shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and places among the 53rd percentile nationally when measured against other assessed areas. New building activity comprises around 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (76.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. East Albury reflects a transitioning market with around 299 people per approval, and population forecasts indicate it will gain approximately 2,683 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

East Albury has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Redevelopment, East Albury Industrial Precinct, Fredericks Park Master Plan, and East Albury Precinct Plan. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in East Albury shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

East Albury has an educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of AreaSearch's statistical aggregation. As of December 2025, 4,008 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Regional NSW's 3.9%.

Workforce participation was high at 76.8%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 12.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 impacts should be considered. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction, with healthcare particularly strong at 1.2 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 1.2%, below Regional NSW's 5.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.0% alongside a 2.6% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Regional NSW's 1.2%, 0.8%, and 0.4 percentage point changes respectively. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggested East Albury's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, East Albury had a median income among taxpayers of $50,927. The average income stood at $64,386. Both figures were below the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $55,439 (median) and $70,091 (average). Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 60th percentile with weekly earnings of $858. Household income sits at the 36th percentile. Distribution data shows that 30.5% of the community (2,162 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 29.9% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation in East Albury, dwelling structures comprised 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Albury stood at 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented ones at 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent figure was $280, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, East Albury's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,560 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

East Albury features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.8% of all households, consisting of 23.8% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.2%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 4.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

East Albury demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

East Albury's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 29.3% have university qualifications, compared to 18.4% in the SA4 region and 21.3% in the rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.0% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.5% and certificates for 23.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

East Albury has 117 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 23 routes providing 727 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 149 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, predominantly using cars (93%), while 5% walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 12.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 103 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per stop. The map provided shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

East Albury shows below-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment, with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, impacting around 3,715 people. Mental health issues affect 9.0% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.5%. About 66.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,531 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. National rankings for health outcomes are broadly in line with the general population.

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

East Albury's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.4% of its population born in Australia and 91.3% being citizens. The majority spoke English only at home, comprising 92.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.1% of East Albury's population.

Notably, the "Other" category comprised 1.2%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 29.8%, Australian at 26.6%, and Irish at 11.6%. There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Scottish was overrepresented at 9.1% (vs regional 8.0%), German at 5.0% (vs 3.1%), and Lebanese at 0.4% (vs 0.2%).

East Albury's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in East Albury is 40 years, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 but above the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 13.8% of East Albury's population, higher than the Regional NSW average, while those aged 65-74 comprise 10.3%, lower than the regional norm. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.3% of the population. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort has decreased from 11.4% to 10.4%. By 2041, projections indicate significant demographic shifts in East Albury, with the 35-44 age group expected to grow by 451 people (45%), increasing from 1,013 to 1,465.