Albury vs Upper Murray

Albury and Upper Murray are two New South Wales areas with very different layouts. Albury is more developed and accessible, with 81.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a walkability score of 5.3 (somewhat walkable). Upper Murray is more remote, where 28.6% of homes are near public transport and the area is mostly car-dependent. Albury also has a much larger First Nations population of 2,161 people, compared to 1,016 in Upper Murray.

Both areas have First Nations unemployment rates that sit near the national figure, though the rate is well higher in Albury at 12.4%. This similarity exists alongside a shared economic profile for First Nations residents, as typical personal incomes are nearly identical at $570 in Albury and $552 in Upper Murray. While Albury has far more people within walking distance of parks and schools, Upper Murray has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.