South Albury vs Albury.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $690,000 and $940,000.
South Albury (median $690,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Albury ($940,000). Over the past year, Albury (+11.2%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of South Albury (+8.7%) on house-price growth.
Albury scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Albury (970) sits above Albury (963). Albury skews owner-occupied (59%), South Albury runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
For buyers
South Albury is the lower entry point at $690,000 median, 27% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Albury delivers the better gross yield (4.09% vs 3.00%), but Albury has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
South Albury edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 963). Albury also has a higher family-household share (57% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is South Albury or Albury cheaper to buy in?
South Albury has the lower median house price at $690,000, roughly 27% below Albury ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Albury or Albury?
Over the past 12 months, Albury grew +11.2% vs +8.7% in South Albury, a gap of 2.5 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 South Albury or Albury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Albury scores 970 vs 963 in 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, South Albury or Albury?
Albury scores 100/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, South Albury or Albury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.09% in South Albury vs 3.00% in Albury. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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