Snowy Valleys
West Albury
West Albury at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,872
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about West Albury.
West Albury (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
West Albury has roughly 3,872 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
West Albury scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Albury's population at 3,872, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,872
Median age
46
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
3,872
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
442
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Albury.
Local schools for West Albury
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Government School Catchment
Albury West Public School
Albury High School
Albury Public School
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Frequently asked
About West Albury.
- What is the West Albury postcode?
- West Albury is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in West Albury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in West Albury?
- There are 20 schools serving West Albury on this page, including Albury West Public School, Albury High School, St Patrick's Parish School.
- How walkable is West Albury?
- West Albury has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Albury?
- West Albury is close to Albury, Glenroy, South Albury, East Albury, North Albury.
- What is the population of West Albury?
- West Albury has approximately 3,872 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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