Albury - South

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.1%) than the state average.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

About 40% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a high number of professional roles in the local workforce.

Typical personal weekly income is $857, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.4% reporting a mental health condition.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.6% of the population helping out. This is alongside a higher-than-average rate of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 3.3% of the community. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 19.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct here, as 38.5% of people live alone—a figure far above the state average. Consequently, the typical home has just 2.1 people.

Rentals are very common, with 37.8% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $250, which is well below the national figure.

The area is well served by public transport, with 145 stops and 67 routes. Despite this, only 0.4% of people use it to commute to work.

The community is quite mobile, as 40.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.6% of the population.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer, accounting for 19.3% of jobs. Professional roles are the most common occupation at 26.5%.

The area has a high number of businesses (1,973) and a mid-range overall advantage score, though it has seen a population decline of 1.7% since 2021.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average minimum temperature of 8.8 degrees and annual rainfall of 746mm.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 97.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 97.7% within 15 minutes of a park.