Albury, NSW 2640 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Albury is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2640, home to 4,955 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,955
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,601 /week
- Median personal income
- $930 /week
- Median family income
- $2,359 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Albury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Albury High School
- Albury Public School
- Albury West Public School
- Kandeer School
- Albury North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 58 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 178 bus stops
- Jones St After Elm St
- Wyse St At Jones St
- Sackville St At Elm St
- Wyse St At Edward St
- Albury Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 38 restaurants
- 18 pubs and bars
- 108 parks and reserves
- 38 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 59 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 78.8% of the 4,241 resolvable premises in Albury. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 78.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,635 across postcode 2640 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,298 violent offences, 1,088 theft, 570 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albury?
Albury (NSW 2640) had 4,955 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in Albury?
The median advertised rent in Albury is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Albury?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Albury covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albury High School (0.2 km), Albury Public School (1.1 km), Albury West Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Albury?
Albury is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Albury?
Across postcode 2640, 4,635 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,298), theft (1,088), property damage (570). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Albury?
180 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Albury centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 58 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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