South Albury, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South AlburyAlbury, New South Wales |
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| Population | 1,102 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 184/km2 (480/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) from the Albury CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Albury | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Albury | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Farrer | ||||||||||||||
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South Albury is a neighborhood in the city of Albury, New South Wales. It is located about 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Albury's main city area. In 2006, about 1102 people lived there.
South Albury has a mix of homes, shops, and businesses. It is next to Central Albury, West Albury, and East Albury to the north. To the south, it borders Wodonga in Victoria. South Albury used to have a lot of floods. But, in the 1990s, special projects helped to greatly reduce this risk.
About South Albury's Location
South Albury is located on the flat land near the Murray River. It is bordered by the Hume Highway and Hume Street to the north. The railway line is to the east, and Wodonga Place is to the west. The Murray River forms its southern border. The built-up parts of South Albury include areas for homes and areas for businesses and factories.
Who Lives in South Albury?
In 2006, 1102 people lived in South Albury. This number did not include people living south of the railway line. The most common religion was Catholic, followed by Anglican. The average household income was $699 per week. This was less than the Australian average of $1027 per week at that time. The average age of people living there was 37 years old.
Sports and Recreation
Aloysius Park is a popular spot in South Albury. It is the home ground for the Albury Hotspurs Soccer Club. This team plays in the Albury Wodonga Soccer Association.
