Albury

The typical resident is 40, making Albury slightly older than the national average. Seniors make up 20.0% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.3 points since 2011, while children under 15 represent 19.0%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian or European in origin, with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries being the most common. Only 11.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the population. Those using another language at home make up 7.5% of the community, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian, and 38.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 46.1%. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 4.8 points since 2011 to 18.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,428, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 9.6 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions affect 11.2% of residents, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 17.1% of people pitching in, though this fell from 22.9% in 2011. Unpaid care is also more frequent, with 13.5% of people providing support to others.

There are 2,501 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion for this group is 32.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.7% of people living alone and 16.2% in one-parent families, both of which are much higher than in most areas. Most homes house between one and two people.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 83.0%, far above the state average. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents at $265 and monthly mortgage payments at $1,430, both of which are well below national figures.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.0% of people driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. While there are many bus stops, working from home is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is quite mobile, as 40.5% of residents moved in the last five years. This includes recent arrivals from overseas, who make up 14.8% of the population.

The local workforce is centred on health care and social assistance, construction, and education. About 60.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is slightly above the state average.

The population has continued to grow, increasing by 6.2% since 2021 to an estimated 71,112 people.

Albury is cooler than much of the state, with an average minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees. It is also wetter, receiving an average annual rainfall of 773mm, well above the New South Wales average.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it falls short of state averages for access to health services, groceries, and schools. Many residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.