Albury - Wodonga (Albury Part)

The typical resident is 39, and the population has grown to 53,677. While the number of children has barely changed since 2011, there has been a notable increase in seniors, with those aged 65 and over now making up 19.7% of the community.

People born overseas make up 12.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Residents using another language at home account for 8.8% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011. However, this remains far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly 40% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure and represents a 20 point increase since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.5%.

The area has a more qualified workforce than most similar places, with 18.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 also rose by 7.4 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,873, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. There has been a steady rise in wealth, with the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week increasing by 9 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 11.9% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The area has a slightly higher rate of unpaid childcare and general caregiving than the state average. While 15.4% of people volunteer, this is a lower standing than most similar areas and a drop of 5.2 points since 2011.

One-parent families are well above the national average at 17.6%. There is also a high number of people living alone—32.3%—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Separate houses are very common, making up 79.9% of homes. Renting is much more frequent here than in most similar areas, with 34.8% of households renting, though typical weekly rents of $270 are well below the state and national figures.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 70.4% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.5%, though 8.7% of the workforce now works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average, alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 15.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 60.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed in health care and social assistance, retail, or construction.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park, and 87.9% are near public transport. However, the area is less walkable than the state average for essential services, with far fewer people within a 15-minute walk of health services.