Living in Albany
Albany is a large place in Western Australia, Australia, home to 35,053 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 3%, #12 of 537), retired couples (top 5%, #15 of 311), climate-conscious movers (top 8%, #47 of 630).
Residents35,053
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport391 km (Perth International)
Nearest city of 100k+346 km
Within 30 km50,700 people
Sea coast0 km
Climate typeMediterranean, warm summer (Csb)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line3.4 km
Distance to Canberra2,829 km
Within 10 km49,935 people
Winter daylight14 h 31 min, sunset 12:22
See Albany on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Albany
- It is right on the coast of the INDIAN OCEAN.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 31 min and sets around 12:22; in late June it sets around 11:04.
How Albany ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Australia. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Australia | In Western Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #99 of 438 | #6 of 40 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #97 of 444 | #14 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #45 of 236 | #4 of 25 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #33 of 154 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #15 of 311 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #33 of 311 | #6 of 35 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #12 of 537 | #4 of 64 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #46 of 277 | #9 of 34 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 29 | #122 of 236 | #16 of 25 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 50 | #169 of 630 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 17 | #157 of 277 | #27 of 34 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 47 | #186 of 311 | #31 of 35 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #1,070 of 1,324 | #108 of 148 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 40 | #328 of 1,016 | #39 of 104 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #518 of 1,016 | #43 of 104 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #841 of 1,324 | #94 of 148 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #71 of 1,016 | #8 of 104 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 36 | #364 of 2,034 | #44 of 219 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #47 of 630 | #5 of 71 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #80 of 405 | #19 of 56 | Map |
| Business owner | 10 | #358 of 630 | #51 of 71 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Collie 244 km
- Busselton 279 km
- Bunbury 280 km
- West Busselton 280 km
- Margaret River 284 km
- Mandurah 342 km
- Rockingham 365 km
- Kwinana 367 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.