Albury

The population is growing, and while the typical resident is 39, the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the community, a figure that has risen by 4.4 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 81.7% born here, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 12.5%.

English is the main language for 85.8% of people, but the number of residents using another language at home has risen to 8.6%. This is higher than most similar areas, although it remains far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 39.6% of the population. This represents a significant shift in the community, as this figure has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are rising, with 19.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, up from 14.3% in 2011. Year 12 completion is also higher than in most similar areas, though it remains far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,430, which is a little below the national figure. There has been a notable increase in prosperity since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 9.3 percentage points.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly more frequent, affecting 11.6% of the population.

The community is active in care, with a higher than average 13.4% of people providing unpaid care. However, the number of volunteers has fallen by 5.2 percentage points since 2011, now sitting at 15.8%.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 81% of similar areas. This population is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 20 years.

Living arrangements vary, with 31.6% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.0% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 80.5% of homes. While rent is well below the national figure at $270 a week, the share of households renting is much higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 70.2% of people driving to work. Public transport infrastructure is extensive, with 469 stops, though only 0.4% of people use it for their daily commute.

Albury is a dynamic place for movement, as 42.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years. This is much higher than most similar areas and is accompanied by a higher share of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is active, with 60.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is higher than most similar areas. The biggest employers are in health care and social assistance, followed by retail and construction.

The area is a strong commercial centre with 5,317 businesses. While overall advantage is around the middle for similar areas, the population continues to grow, with a 6.2% increase since 2021.

The local climate is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 796mm. Both maximum and minimum temperatures are lower than those typically found across New South Wales.

The area faces higher crime rates than most similar places, particularly regarding recorded offences, which are much higher. Motor vehicle theft and property damage are among the most frequent issues.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services and groceries within a short walk is far below the state average.