East Albury
Healthcare alone employs 24.8% of the local workforce (557 people), the single most defining fact about East Albury and a direct result of its position next to Albury's regional hospital precinct. The $641,000 median house price slipped 8.4% from $682,000 in 2024 to $625,000 in 2025, leaving it well below metropolitan Sydney. Housing is overwhelmingly detached at 75.9%, apartments are almost absent at 1.4%, and 87.2% of residents drive to work because public transport carries just 0.4%. Household income sits in the 47.1st percentile nationally, close to the middle, and university qualifications reach 36.1%, six points above the national figure.
Population
6,224
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,508/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
94
Median House
$641K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At a $641,000 median, East Albury is far more attainable than the capital cities, and the recent 8.4% fall from $682,000 in 2024 to $625,000 in 2025 has improved entry conditions for buyers. The stock suits families because 75.9% are separate houses and apartments make up only 1.4%, so a true house purchase is the norm rather than the exception. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 37.7% and four-plus-bedroom homes follow at 31.1%, meaning most listings are family-sized. Affordability is the real draw: monthly mortgage repayments average $1,560 against a household income in the 47.1st percentile, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 23.9%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 32.5% slightly outnumber mortgage holders at 31.7%, a sign of an established, settled ownership base rather than rapid buyer churn.
For Buyers
At a $641,000 median, East Albury is far more attainable than the capital cities, and the recent 8.4% fall from $682,000 in 2024 to $625,000 in 2025 has improved entry conditions for buyers. The stock suits families because 75.9% are separate houses and apartments make up only 1.4%, so a true house purchase is the norm rather than the exception. Three-bedroom dwellings lead at 37.7% and four-plus-bedroom homes follow at 31.1%, meaning most listings are family-sized. Affordability is the real draw: monthly mortgage repayments average $1,560 against a household income in the 47.1st percentile, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 23.9%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 32.5% slightly outnumber mortgage holders at 31.7%, a sign of an established, settled ownership base rather than rapid buyer churn.
For Investors
A 35.8% renter share gives landlords a solid tenant pool, but the numbers point to a cashflow play rather than capital growth. Weekly rent of $280 against the $641,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.3%, modest, while the 8.0% vacancy rate is high enough to suggest tenants have choice. The recent price move works against momentum: the median fell 8.4% over a year, from $682,000 to $625,000. Demand support comes from the local economy more than population surges, with Healthcare and Education together employing 39.3% of workers, jobs that anchor stable rental demand near Albury's hospital and campuses. Development is active at 93 applications in 12 months, mostly dwelling additions and complying certificates rather than new estates, so supply stays tight. Rent-to-income of 18.6% leaves room for measured rent increases without pushing tenants into stress.
Development Activity
Total DAs
460
Last 12 Months
94
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, so East Albury is neither notably young nor old. The area is markedly Anglo-leaning: only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, ten points below the national figure, and ancestry is led by English (2,560), Irish (999) and Scottish (783). The most common non-English languages are Punjabi (39 speakers), Mandarin (18) and Hindi (16), a small migrant footprint that reflects the low overseas-born share. University qualifications reach 36.1%, six points above national, which tracks with the professional jobs base. Average household size is 2.2, which is 0.3 below national, consistent with the family mix where couples with children (1,880) outnumber couples with no children (1,407). Christianity dominates religious affiliation at 3,044 residents, with Hinduism a distant second at 101.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.9%
Houses
22.5%
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is evenly split: 32.5% own outright, 31.7% carry a mortgage and 35.8% rent, a balanced profile rather than an owner-dominated or rental-heavy one. The stock is strongly detached at 75.9% separate houses, with semi-detached dwellings at 22.5% and apartments almost non-existent at 1.4%, so density stays low at 504.8 residents per km2 across the 12.33 km2 footprint. Three-bedroom homes account for 37.7% and four-plus-bedroom for 31.1%, confirming a family-sized housing base. The median house price fell 8.4% from $682,000 in 2024 to $625,000 in 2025, settling near $641,000. Both housing-cost ratios stay comfortable, with mortgage-to-income at 23.9% and rent-to-income at 18.6%, well below national stress thresholds, because purchase prices are moderate relative to local household incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,560
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$858
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.0%
Unoccupied
229
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.3%
Couples, no children
4,493
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is anchored by services tied to Albury's role as a regional hub. Healthcare leads at 24.8% (557 workers), Education follows at 14.5% (326), then Public Administration at 9.5% (214), Construction at 9.2% (207) and Manufacturing at 6.7% (150). By occupation, Professionals (862) and Managers (421) form the largest groups, which aligns with university qualifications running six points above national at 36.1%. Unemployment is low at 4.0% and the full-time employment rate is 63.4%, though participation reads 61.1%, held down because 1,630 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the settled, family-heavy profile. Healthcare and Education combined supply 39.3% of jobs, which makes the local economy unusually resilient to property and consumer cycles compared with suburbs reliant on discretionary sectors.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
61.1%
Employed
3,027
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.1%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
11.6%
Dwellings
2,627
Transport to Work
Daily life here is car-shaped: 87.2% of workers drive, only 0.4% use public transport and 5.9% walk or cycle, far above the public-transport reliance of denser suburbs but typical of a regional setting. Housing costs stay manageable, with rent-to-income at 18.6% and mortgage-to-income at 23.9%, both below national stress thresholds, which leaves households more discretionary income than higher-priced markets allow. Community engagement is solid, with a volunteering rate of 18.8% and only 5.8% of residents (349 people) needing daily assistance. The low 504.8 residents per km2 density and 75.9% detached-house share give the area a spacious, suburban feel. No schools are recorded inside the East Albury boundary in this dataset, so families draw on institutions across the wider Albury area, a practical trade-off offset by the high 36.1% university-qualified share.
Drive
87.2%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
5.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Albury compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Albury a good suburb to live in?
East Albury suits families and value-focused buyers, with a $641,000 median house price well below the capital cities and housing costs that stay comfortable at a 23.9% mortgage-to-income ratio. University qualifications reach 36.1%, six points above national, and 75.9% of homes are detached, giving a spacious, low-density feel at 504.8 residents per km2.
What is the median house price in East Albury?
The median house price is $641,000. Prices fell 8.4% over the year, from $682,000 in 2024 to $625,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $280 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,560, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.9%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in East Albury?
No schools are recorded inside the East Albury boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools across the wider Albury area. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 36.1%, which is six points above the national figure, and Education employs 14.5% of local workers.
Is East Albury safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for East Albury in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 5.8% of the 6,224 residents need daily assistance and the volunteering rate is 18.8%, both consistent with a settled, community-oriented area where 74.8% of people stayed put rather than moving.
Is East Albury good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $280 against a $641,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.3%, modest, and the 8.0% vacancy rate means tenants have choice. With the median down 8.4% over the year, returns lean on rental demand from the 35.8% renter base and Healthcare jobs rather than near-term capital growth.
How is East Albury's population changing?
East Albury is stable rather than fast-growing, with 6,224 residents and a moderate turnover rate of 25.2%, meaning 74.8% stayed put over the period. The median age of 40 matches the national figure, and family households dominate, with 1,880 couples with children outnumbering the 1,407 couples without.
How much development is happening in East Albury?
There were 93 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, healthy for an established suburb. Most are dwelling additions, alterations and complying certificates rather than new estates, so the housing base, already 75.9% detached, grows incrementally rather than through large subdivisions.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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