Albury, Administrative center in New South Wales, Australia
Albury sits on the northern bank of the Murray River and serves as a regional center where New South Wales meets Victoria. The town connects rural communities with major transport routes and acts as a hub for commerce and administration.
Hume and Hovell reached the Murray River in 1824, opening the region to European settlement. The railway arrived in the 1880s and turned the site into an important transfer point between the two colonies.
The Wiradjuri people maintain their connection to Albury's lands through traditional practices, stories, and ongoing community involvement in local decision-making processes.
Most facilities lie in the center and are easy to reach on foot or by car. The town is flat and simple to navigate, with parking available near the main streets.
The Murray River forms the state border, so you can cross between New South Wales and Victoria in just a few steps. This boundary shapes daily life for residents, who often shop or work on both sides.
Location: New South Wales
Location: City of Albury
Location: Albury
Inception: 1839
Elevation above the sea: 165 m
Part of: Albury–Wodonga
Shares border with: West Albury, Glenroy, Gateway Island, South Albury, North Albury, East Albury
GPS coordinates: -36.07333,146.91444
Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:14
Albury Library Museum
635 mUiver Collection
663 m
Commercial Hotel, Albury
1.3 km
New Albury Hotel
876 m
Albury Botanic Gardens
984 m
Murray Art Museum Albury
834 m
Albury Post Office
801 mModel Store
793 mThe Carriageway
1.1 kmReid's Butcher Shop
618 m
Elm Court, Albury
1.2 kmAlbury Technical College
876 mBonegilla House
328 m
Albury Entertainment Centre
698 m
LibraryMuseum
649 mFellowes Park
946 mBillson Park
957 mBilson Park
957 mMates Park
1.5 kmHovell Tree Park
1.5 kmAloysius Park
1.5 kmNoreuil Park
1.5 kmGreenfield Park
957 mAlbury Golf Course
1.1 kmThe River
805 mSculpture, Work of art
1 kmStatue, Work of art
914 mMonument Hill Lookout
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