# Albury

Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW

Area: 5,597 km²

Far fewer people were born overseas in Albury than in the rest of the state, with only 11.4% born abroad compared to a national figure of 27.7%. The town has grown by 17% since 2011, reaching a population of over 67,000. It is a place where people are slightly older than the national average, and there is a notable trend toward an ageing population. This growth and demographic shift occur alongside a strong preference for separate housing and a workforce heavily based in health and construction.

## Demographics & Identity

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 67,044 | +16.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.7% | +64.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 20.0% | +27.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.0% | -3.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.9% | +26.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 24.7%, Young adults (25–44) 24.4%, Seniors (65+) 20.0%, Children (0–14) 19.0%, Youth (15–24) 12.0%

**Marital status** — Married 45.2%, Never married 35.3%, Divorced 9.8%, Widowed 6.0%, Separated 3.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.4% | +20.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.2%, England 1.9%, India 1.6%, New Zealand 1.0%, Philippines 0.7%, Nepal 0.5%, South Africa 0.3%, China 0.2%, Italy 0.1%, Vietnam 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 39.5%, Australian 39.1%, Irish 13.0%, Scottish 11.0%, German 7.8%, Italian 2.3%, Dutch 1.8%, Indian 1.4%, Filipino 0.9%, Chinese 0.7%, Greek 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 7.5% | +60.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.2% | +10.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.5%, Punjabi 1.1%, Mandarin 0.3%, Tagalog 0.3%, Hindi 0.3%, Greek 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Cantonese 0.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.2% | +102.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.7%, No religion 38.2%, Not stated 7.5%, Hinduism 1.9%, Other religions 1.3%, Buddhism 0.7%, Islam 0.5%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 46.1% | +18.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | +35.2% since 2011 |
| Schools | 41 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.21 | — |
| School enrolments | 12,624 | — |
| Average school size | 308 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,003 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 46.1%, Year 10 24.9%, Year 9 or below 11.3%, Year 11 10.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.5%, Bachelor degree 20.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.9%, Postgraduate degree 5.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.8%, Certificate I / II 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 17.0%, Engineering & related 13.3%, Health 12.4%, Society & culture 11.2%, Education 9.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.1%, Architecture & building 5.8%, Agriculture & environment 3.8%, Creative arts 2.3%, Information technology 1.8%, Natural & physical sciences 1.6%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $770 | +41.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,428 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,897 | +43.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.1%, $1,500–$2,999 29.4%, Under $650 18.7%, $3,000–$3,999 8.4%, $4,000 or more 6.6%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.6%, $650–$1,499 35.4%, $1,500–$2,999 14.9%, $3,000 or more 2.6%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.8% | +35.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.2%, Arthritis 10.2%, Asthma 10.2%, Other condition 8.2%, Diabetes 4.9%, Heart disease 4.7%, Cancer 3.4%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.6%, One condition 21.5%, Two conditions 7.3%, Three or more 3.9%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.1% | -25.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.5% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.5% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.1% | -8.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 2,501 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 32.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.5% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $562 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,338 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.4% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.2% | +3.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 30.7% | +4.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.6%, Couples without children 29.2%, One-parent families 16.2%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.9%, 1 person 30.7%, 3 people 13.5%, 4 people 12.5%, 5 people 5.8%, 6 or more 2.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $265 | +39.5% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,430 | +1.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 31.0% | +2.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.4% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 83.0% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 75.2% | +2.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 32.5%, Owned outright 32.4%, Rented 31.0%, Other tenure 2.3%, Not stated 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 83.0%, Townhouse / semi-detached 15.2%, Flat or apartment 1.2%, Other dwelling 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 41.0%, 4 bedrooms 28.9%, 2 bedrooms 19.6%, 5 or more 5.3%, 1 bedroom 3.4%, Studio / none 0.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 50.0%, Under $200 23.9%, $350–$549 20.9%, $550–$749 1.2%, $750 or more 0.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 43.6%, Under $1,000 22.8%, $1,800–$2,999 22.1%, $3,000 or more 6.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 6.7% | -23.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.1% | +106.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.4% | -27.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 478 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.13 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 782.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 67 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.0%, Worked at home 10.1%, Car (passenger) 4.4%, Walked 3.0%, Bicycle 0.7%, Bus 0.3%, Train 0.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 37.1%, 2 vehicles 37.0%, 3 vehicles 12.3%, 4 or more 6.8%, No vehicle 6.7%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.5% | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 14.8% | -23.8% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | -18.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.3% | -2.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.9% | -4.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 17.1%, Construction 10.1%, Education & training 10.0%, Retail trade 9.9%, Manufacturing 8.0%, Accommodation & food 7.2%, Public administration & safety 6.8%, Transport & warehousing 4.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.3%, Professional & technical 4.1%, Other services 3.7%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Wholesale trade 2.2%, Finance & insurance 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.2%, Arts & recreation 0.9%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 19.2%, Technicians & trades 14.6%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Managers 13.2%, Clerical & administrative 12.1%, Labourers 10.2%, Sales workers 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.8%

## Economy & Advantage

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 71,112 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.2% | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 773 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 22.0 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 8.6 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 57.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 56.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 72.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 64.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 88.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 39.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 26.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.5% | — |

## Schools serving Albury

41 schools, 12,624 students, average ICSEA 1,003.

By sector: Government 25, Independent 10, Catholic 6

By type: Primary 26, Combined 8, Secondary 7

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trinity Anglican College - Albury | Independent | Combined | — | 1,441 |
| Xavier Catholic College | Catholic | Secondary | — | 932 |
| Albury High School | Government | Secondary | — | 910 |
| Indie School Albury | Independent | Secondary | — | 872 |
| The Scots School Albury | Independent | Combined | — | 714 |
| James Fallon High School | Government | Secondary | — | 671 |
| Albury Public School | Government | Primary | — | 637 |
| Murray High School | Government | Secondary | — | 575 |
| Thurgoona Public School | Government | Primary | — | 573 |
| St Patrick's Parish School | Catholic | Primary | — | 501 |

## Areas within Albury

[Albury - East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109011172/albury-east) · [Albury - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109011173/albury-north) · [Albury - South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109011174/albury-south) · [Albury Surrounds](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109011175/albury-surrounds) · [Lavington](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/109011176/lavington)

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