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Albany, Australia City Intelligence

Albany is an indexed city in Australia (Oceania), with a metropolitan population of about ~31K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Albany spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Albany is a oceania city of about ~31K in Australia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Albany sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (59/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~31K
View of Albany, Australia

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Composite profile

Overall score

59/100

Use the Albany profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Australia and across Oceania, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall59/100
Affordability63/100
Air quality60/100
Energy58/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

59/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Albany data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Albany city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score59/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living63/100Albany's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality60/100Albany's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy58/100Albany's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety60/100Albany's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed59/100Albany's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk61/100Albany's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience61/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety76/100
Low crime78/100
Personal safety78/100
Night safety74/100
Road safety74/100

Albany is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life81/100
Healthcare84/100
Education82/100
Green space90/100
Cleanliness82/100
Infrastructure84/100
Mobility55/100

Albany has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness80/100
Education82/100
Green space90/100
Overall safety76/100

Albany scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability68/100
Walkability55/100
Cycling52/100
Infrastructure84/100

Albany is high for remote workers (68/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare84/100
Cleanliness82/100
Outdoor lifestyle61/100

Albany is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Albany

Local public safety guidance for Albany, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Australia emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Universal emergency (Triple Zero)00024/7000 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch nationally; 112 also works from mobile phones.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Albany, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Australia emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Albany

Healthcare context for Albany, with national-level information from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Albany, see the Australia healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Albany

Local mobility context for Albany, with national-level context from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Albany, see the Australia transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Albany. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Albany

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Albany will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Albany air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Albany drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Albany

Is Albany worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (81/100), with nearby nature such as Alison Hartman Gardens, RSL Memorial Gardens, Albany.

Is Albany good for families?

Excellent (80/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Albany affordable?

More affordable than average; about A$2,650/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Albany?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are Albany's main industries?

Mainly tourism, mining, hospitality.

What is the climate in Albany?

A mediterranean climate, averaging about 19.3°C.

Does Albany have universities?

Higher education is strong (65/100).

What is healthcare like in Albany?

Healthcare access is strong (66/100).

Is Albany good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (70/100).

What nature is near Albany?

Within ~170 km: Alison Hartman Gardens, RSL Memorial Gardens, Albany.

Explore Albany modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Albany

Albany's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Albany

Albany's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Albany

Albany's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Albany

Albany's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Albany

Albany's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Albany

Albany's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Albany

Cost of living estimates for Albany — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Albany

Climate profile for Albany — Mediterranean climate, annual average 19.3°C, comfort score 96/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Albany

Economy and jobs profile for Albany — tourism economy, economy score 72/100, key industries including tourism, mining, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Albany

Education profile for Albany — regional education center, education score 62/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Albany

Healthcare and retirement profile for Albany — healthcare access city, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 70/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Albany

Source-attributed visual context for Albany using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Albany

Weekend trip planning checklist for Albany — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Albany

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Albany

Estimate a monthly budget for Albany using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Albany

Plan a trip budget for Albany using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Albany

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Albany. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Bunbury, Australia

Same region · about 280 km from Albany. Explore Bunbury's city intelligence profile.

Perth, Australia

Same region · about 389 km from Albany. Explore Perth's city intelligence profile.

Kalgoorlie, Australia

Same region · about 581 km from Albany. Explore Kalgoorlie's city intelligence profile.

Geraldton, Australia

Same region · about 760 km from Albany. Explore Geraldton's city intelligence profile.

Adelaide, Australia

Same region · about 1884 km from Albany. Explore Adelaide's city intelligence profile.

Mildura, Australia

Same region · about 2216 km from Albany. Explore Mildura's city intelligence profile.

Warrnambool, Australia

Same region · about 2218 km from Albany. Explore Warrnambool's city intelligence profile.

Ballarat, Australia

Same region · about 2337 km from Albany. Explore Ballarat's city intelligence profile.

Albany FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Albany, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Albany

Is Albany worth visiting?

Albany has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Alison Hartman Gardens, RSL Memorial Gardens, Albany and Mount Melville within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Albany?

Albany has a very high quality-of-life estimate (81/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 81/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Albany?

A single resident of Albany spends roughly A$2,650 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near A$1,410. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Australia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Albany?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Albany is high for remote workers (68/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Albany?

Albany's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Albany has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, mining and hospitality.

Is Albany good for digital nomads and remote work?

Albany offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 78/100.

What are the education options in Albany?

Albany is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Is Albany a good place to study?

Albany offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Albany?

Albany has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Albany a good place to retire?

Albany offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 70/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Albany?

Albany has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 19.3°C annually with roughly 549 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Albany a safe place to live?

Albany is estimated to be a generally safe city (76/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Albany?

Albany indexes a walkability score of 55 and a cycling score of 52 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Albany?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Albany include Alison Hartman Gardens, RSL Memorial Gardens, Albany and Mount Melville. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Albany good for families?

Albany scores very high for family living (80/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Albany?

Albany rates 61/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 90/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Alison Hartman Gardens, RSL Memorial Gardens, Albany and Mount Melville supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Albany profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Australia and across Oceania, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (63/100) and climate risk (61/100). The area most worth watching is energy (58/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Australia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Albany appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.