Albany Courthouse, Granite and red brick courthouse in Albany, Western Australia.

The Albany Courthouse is a two-story building constructed from granite and red brick with rounded front corners, situated at the intersection of Stirling Terrace and Collie Street. Its granite arched entrances and solid stonework create a formal presence that anchors the town's streetscape.

Construction began in 1896 on the site of the former state school, with architect George Temple-Poole completing the building in 1898. The courthouse emerged during a period when Albany was establishing itself as a major administrative center for the region.

The courthouse was the most expensive regional court built during Western Australia's gold boom; only Geraldton and Coolgardie, combined with government offices, and Perth's 1903 Supreme Court were grander. The building also housed a police station, later Public Works Department offices, and since 1966 the bailiff's offices.

The courthouse is accessible to visitors from Monday to Friday when it functions as a Magistrates Court for both civil and criminal matters. Plan your visit around the midday break when operations pause.

The courthouse was the most expensive regional court built during the Western Australian gold boom; only Geraldton and Coolgardie, which shared buildings with other government offices, were grander. Perth itself had to wait until 1903, when the Supreme Court building was finished, to surpass Albany's courthouse.