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Where is Albury, Australia?



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Albury is located in southern New South Wales on the Hume Highway, directly across the Murray River from its twin city Wodonga in Victoria. It lies between the Riverina plains to the north and the foothills of the Victorian Alps to the south. It is famous for its riverfront parks, cultural precinct, and role as a major regional gateway between Sydney and Melbourne.




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Where is Albury, Australia
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Facts about Albury, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionRiverina / Albury–Wodonga Region
LocationOn the northern side of the Murray River, opposite Wodonga (VIC), near the NSW–VIC border
Coordinates36.08° S, 146.92° E
Local Government AreaCity of Albury
Founded1839
Original NameAlbury (named by surveyor Thomas Townsend)
Elevation165 m
PopulationApprox. 57,000
AreaApprox. 305 sq km
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode2640
Major RiverMurray River
Top AttractionsAlbury Botanic Gardens, Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), Monument Hill, Noreuil Park Foreshore, Hume Dam, Wonga Wetlands.
DemonymAlbury residents
Main IndustriesRetail, logistics, manufacturing, health services, education
Nearest AirportAlbury Airport (ABX)
Websitehttps://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au