facts & figures - North-east victoria
Population: Albury: 51,722 Wodonga: 38,599
Main towns: Albury (NSW), Wodonga (VIC)
Key industries: Health, defence, education
Geographic features: Murray River (state border), Lake Hume, the ski resorts of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham
Climate: Warm, temperate
Best time to visit: Autumn offers cool nights, warm days, the perfect time to explore Albury-Wodonga and surrounds.
Fascinating facts: Albury is the home town of pro-basketballer and Olympian Lauren Jackson.
Other famous people from Albury include actor Richard Roxburgh and tennis star Margaret Court.