North Albury vs Thurgoona
North Albury (median $543,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Thurgoona ($707,500). Over the past year, North Albury (+16%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Thurgoona (+8.8%) on house-price growth.
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North Albury and Thurgoona side by side
| Measure | North Albury | Thurgoona |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $543,000 | $707,500 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.0% | +8.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $543/wk | $543/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,232 | 11,028 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 664 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
North Albury scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thurgoona (972) sits above North Albury (964). Thurgoona skews owner-occupied (72%), North Albury runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- North Albury is the lower entry point at $543,000 median, 23% 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 3.99%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Thurgoona edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 964). Thurgoona also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Albury vs Thurgoona: common questions
Is North Albury or Thurgoona cheaper to buy in?
North Albury has the lower median house price at $543,000, roughly 23% below Thurgoona ($707,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Albury or Thurgoona?
Over the past 12 months, North Albury grew +16% vs +8.8% in Thurgoona, a gap of 7.2 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 North Albury or Thurgoona have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thurgoona scores 972 vs 964 in North 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, North Albury or Thurgoona?
North Albury scores 38/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, North Albury or Thurgoona?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.20% in North Albury vs 3.99% in Thurgoona. 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.
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