East Albury at a glance
Median house
$722,500
-0.7% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
6,224
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about East Albury.
The postcode for East Albury is 2640 (NSW).
The median house price in East Albury is $722,500.
East Albury (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW. The median house here is $722,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
East Albury has roughly 6,224 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
East Albury scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Albury's population at 6,224, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,224
Median age
40
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $722,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 67% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $145,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps East Albury on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$722,500
-0.7% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$722,500
-0.7% annual growth
$240,480
6,224
Median age: 40
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.02% (median rent $280/wk against a $722,500 price tag). Units yield 6.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.02%
Based on $722,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.05%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-0.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -0.7%/yr
2021
$748K
5-year change
-3%
2026
$723K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
487
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Albury.
Local schools for East Albury
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Albury North Public School
Albury Public School
Albury High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About East Albury.
- What is the median house price in East Albury?
- The median house price in East Albury, NSW 2640 is $722,500. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -0.7%.
- What is the East Albury postcode?
- East Albury is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is East Albury?
- East Albury is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2640, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in East Albury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in East Albury?
- There are 20 schools serving East Albury on this page, including The Scots School Albury, Albury North Public School, Albury Public School.
- How walkable is East Albury?
- East Albury has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Albury?
- East Albury is close to Albury, North Albury, South Albury, Glenroy, Lavington.
- What is the population of East Albury?
- The population of East Albury is approximately 6,224 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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