Lake Albert at a glance

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

6,291

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Lake Albert.

The postcode for Lake Albert is 2650 (NSW).

Lake Albert (2650) sits in the Narrandera region of NSW.

Lake Albert has roughly 6,291 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Lake Albert scores 20/100 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lake Albert's population at 6,291, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

6,291

Median age

43

Family households

77%

Lone person

21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$340/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,291

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

234

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft74 (31.6%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment31 (13.2%)
Assault28 (12.0%)
Against justice procedures24 (10.3%)
Drug offences20 (8.5%)

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.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lake Albert.

Local schools for Lake Albert

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lake Albert Public School

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Kooringal Public School

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Kooringal High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

585 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.1°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

2.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lake Albert.

What is the Lake Albert postcode?
Lake Albert is in the 2650 postcode, in NSW, in the Narrandera region.
Where is Lake Albert?
Lake Albert is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2650, in the Narrandera region.
What is the average rent in Lake Albert?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $340.
What schools are in Lake Albert?
There are 20 schools serving Lake Albert on this page, including Lake Albert Public School, Mater Dei Catholic College, Kooringal Public School.
How walkable is Lake Albert?
Lake Albert has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Lake Albert?
Lake Albert is close to Tatton, Bourkelands, Kooringal, Tolland, Mount Austin.
What is the population of Lake Albert?
The population of Lake Albert is approximately 6,291 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

Sources cited

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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