Albury (NSW)

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Based on investigation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Albury has a projected occupancy of approximately 4,864 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 91 people (1.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 4,955 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 4,861, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP publication (June 2025) plus an extra 57 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. This population count yields a density of 856 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across sectors analyzed by Districts. Inward migration from abroad was the main driver of growth, acting as virtually the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.

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Albury possesses a highly educated labor pool, with strong representation in critical public services, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, derived from Districts aggregations of local statistical division datasets. As of March 2026, 2,708 residents are employed, which places the local unemployment rate 2.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce engagement is exceptionally high (68.5% compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW). Based on Census records, a moderate 15.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure should be interpreted in light of pandemic-era restrictions.

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The suburb of Albury records a median taxpayer income of $57,584 and a mean taxpayer income of $72,848, based on the latest financial year 2023 postcode-level ATO records compiled by Districts. This sits above the national norm, contrasting with a median income of $52,390 and a mean of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated to stand at approximately $63,527 (median) and $80,366 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census statistics, individual earnings rank in the 71st percentile ($930 per week), whereas household income falls in the 41st percentile. Income breakdown figures show that 29.5% of residents (1,434 individuals) are positioned in the $1,500 - bracket, mirroring regional patterns where occupy the same bracket. Housing expenses are manageable with of income retained, though net disposable income ranks below average in the th percentile and the area sits in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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Housing composition in Albury at the time of the last Census consisted of 62.6% separate houses and 37.3% alternative dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to Regional NSW where separate houses made up 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Albury lagged behind the Regional NSW average, standing at 37.4%, with the remaining dwellings occupied by residents with a mortgage (22.6%) or renters (40.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment was identical to the Regional NSW average at $1,733, whereas the median weekly rent was recorded at $270, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. On a national scale, Albury's home loan repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably lower than the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 56.5%, consisting of couples with children (19.6%), couples without children (27.6%), and single-parent households (8.6%). Non-family households account for the remaining 43.5%, with lone person households representing 39.4% and group households making up 4.1% of the total. The local median household size of 2.0 people is below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational accomplishments in Albury are substantially higher than regional averages, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 18.4% in the SA4 region and 21.3% across the Rest of NSW. This strong academic profile positions the local workforce well for knowledge-based employment. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 23.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 31.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (20.3%).

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Analysis of local transit options shows 144 operational transport connections in Albury, comprising a combination of rail and bus infrastructure. These points are connected to 110 distinct routes, which support a combined total of 3,550 passenger journeys each week. Local access is rated as outstanding, with residents living a median distance of 129 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential character of the area, the majority of workers commute elsewhere, with private cars remaining the primary option at 84%, followed by walking at 12% and cycling at 2%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 per household, which is below the regional norm. Additionally, 15.0% of the workforce operates from home, based on 2021 Census records which may be influenced by pandemic-related arrangements.

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Albury displays positive health profiles based on Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and the incidence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common health issues observed across both youth and elderly demographics, while the share of residents holding private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 56% of the population (~2,710 people). This compares to 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW.

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Albury records lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 85.8% of residents born in Australia, and 91.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the main religious affiliation, accounting for 52.1% of residents. However, the most distinct disproportion is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

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Albury's median age of 45 years is slightly higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented (14.4% locally), while children aged 5 - 14 are underrepresented (8.9%). Since 2021, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 11.4% to 12.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 bracket grew from 7.5% to 8.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.0% to 8.9%. Future modeling indicates the age structure in Albury will change by . The to age bracket is projected to expand significantly, adding people () to grow from to . Conversely, contractions are expected in the to and to demographics.

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Albury currently has an estimated 257 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 164 children aged 0-2 and 109 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 303 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 367. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.