Albury vs North Albury.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $940,000 and $543,000. North Albury edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Albury (median $543,000) is roughly 73% cheaper to buy into than Albury ($940,000). Over the past year, North Albury (+16%) ran 4.8 percentage points ahead of Albury (+11.2%) on house-price growth.
Albury scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Albury (964) sits above Albury (963).
For buyers
North Albury is the lower entry point at $543,000 median, 73% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Albury carries both higher gross yield (5.20% vs 3.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Albury edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 963).
Common questions
Is Albury or North Albury cheaper to buy in?
North Albury has the lower median house price at $543,000, roughly 73% below Albury ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Albury or North Albury?
Over the past 12 months, North Albury grew +16% vs +11.2% in Albury, a gap of 4.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Albury or North Albury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Albury scores 964 vs 963 in Albury. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Albury or North Albury?
Albury scores 100/100 on walkability vs 38/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Albury or North Albury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in North Albury vs 3.00% in Albury. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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