West Albury, NSW 2640 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Albury is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2640, home to 3,872 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
- 3,872
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,363 /week
- Median personal income
- $794 /week
- Median family income
- $1,858 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- 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
- $255 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Albury West Public School
- Albury High School
- Albury Public School
- Glenroy Public School
- Kandeer School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 41 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 77 bus stops
- Sunset Dr/Pemberton St
- Pemberton St Before Sunset Dr
- Football Park/Glendale Ave
- Glendale Av At Rosedale Dr
- Somerset Dr Before Pemberton St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 18 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 25 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 71.2% of the 1,954 resolvable premises in West 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: 28.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 71.2%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Albury?
West Albury (NSW 2640) had 3,872 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in West Albury?
The median advertised rent in West Albury is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Albury?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Albury covering government sectors. Nearest include: Albury West Public School (0.7 km), Albury High School (2.3 km), Albury Public School (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Albury?
West Albury is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Albury?
77 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Albury centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 41 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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