East Albury, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Albury, in the Albury City Council local government area.
| Locality | East Albury |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Albury City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.09038 |
| Longitude | 146.94064 |
| Population | 5,942 |
| Density | 482.7 /km² |
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Postcode | 2640 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 461 km west-southwest |
East Albury is a locality in the Albury City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,942. The locality covers an area of 12.3 km², giving a population density of about 482.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 179 m above sea level. It lies approximately 461 km west-southwest of Sydney. East Albury is located at 36.0904°S, 146.9406°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2640. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
East Albury rests on the southern edge of a broad, fertile plain, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that rise towards the distant Hume Range. It lies 5.8 km north-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 47°T), and is situated 10.1 km east of West Wodonga. The landscape here is a mosaic of established residential streets, interspersed with pockets of remnant native bushland where the scent of eucalyptus hangs heavy in the air, especially after a summer shower. The ochre earth, baked by the sun for much of the year, offers a stark contrast to the verdant green of manicured lawns and the vibrant splashes of colour from bougainvillea spilling over fences. The sky above is vast, a canvas for the ever-changing moods of the Australian climate, from the crisp, clear blues of winter to the dramatic, cloud-laden skies that promise relief from the heat.
The history of East Albury is intrinsically tied to its position as a gateway to the Riverina region, a land that has long sustained agriculture and grazing. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soils and the promise of prosperity, established farms and businesses that laid the foundation for the area's enduring economic strength. Today, while still a vital hub for agricultural produce, East Albury also thrives on a diversified economy, with a growing presence in retail, education, and health services, reflecting its evolution into a significant urban centre. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have worked the land and built a life here, their endeavours echoing in the sturdy brickwork of older homes and the bustling activity of local markets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Albury, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on East Albury, in the Albury City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for East Albury includes the postcode (2640), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Albury City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Albury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |