South Albury at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
1,372
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about South Albury.
The postcode for South Albury is 2640 (NSW).
South Albury (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
South Albury has roughly 1,372 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Albury scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Albury's population at 1,372, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (52%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,372
Median age
40
Family households
44%
Lone person
52%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
1,372
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
384
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in South Albury.
Local schools for South Albury
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Government School Catchment
Albury Public School
Albury High School
Albury West Public School
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Frequently asked
About South Albury.
- What is the South Albury postcode?
- South Albury is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is South Albury?
- South Albury is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2640, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in South Albury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in South Albury?
- There are 20 schools serving South Albury on this page, including Indie School Albury, Aspect Riverina School, St Patrick's Parish School.
- How walkable is South Albury?
- South Albury has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Albury?
- South Albury is close to Albury, East Albury, West Albury, North Albury, Glenroy.
- What is the population of South Albury?
- The population of South Albury is approximately 1,372 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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