Lake Albert, NSW 2650 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lake Albert is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2650, home to 6,291 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 376 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,291
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,891 /week
- Median personal income
- $907 /week
- Median family income
- $2,237 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wagga Wagga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Lake Albert Public School
- Kooringal Public School
- Kooringal High School
- Sturt Public School
- Mount Austin High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Ron Wheeler Park, Main St
- Main St Opp Ontario Dr
- Brunskill Rd At Vincent Rd
- Lake Albert Rd At Torrens St
- Lake Albert Rd At Cassia St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 55 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 28 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 12.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.1% of the 2,851 resolvable premises in Lake Albert. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 25.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 16.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,930 across postcode 2650 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,589 violent offences, 1,231 theft, 783 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lake Albert?
Lake Albert (NSW 2650) had 6,291 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area.
What is the median rent in Lake Albert?
The median advertised rent in Lake Albert is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lake Albert?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Lake Albert covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lake Albert Public School (0.9 km), Kooringal Public School (2.1 km), Kooringal High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lake Albert?
Lake Albert is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lake Albert?
Across postcode 2650, 5,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,589), theft (1,231), other (783). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Lake Albert?
In Lake Albert, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Lake Albert?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lake Albert centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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.
Additional sources for this profile: