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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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
6,291
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
234
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Albert.
Local schools for Lake Albert
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Government School Catchment
Lake Albert Public School
Kooringal Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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