Talbingo, NSW 2720 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Talbingo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2720, home to 224 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 308 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $969 /week
- Median personal income
- $531 /week
- Median family income
- $1,224 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Snowy Valleys
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $190 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Talbingo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Ryan St Opp Bridle St
- Miles Franklin Memorial Park, Bridle St
- Talbingo Public School, Lampe St
- Ryan St After Clayton St
- Lampe St Opp Clayton St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 74.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 91.9% of the 62 resolvable premises in Talbingo. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 8.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 91.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 686 across postcode 2720 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 193 violent offences, 113 theft, 104 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Talbingo?
Talbingo (NSW 2720) had 224 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Snowy Valleys local government area.
What is the median rent in Talbingo?
The median advertised rent in Talbingo is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Talbingo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Talbingo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Talbingo Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Talbingo?
Talbingo is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (91.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Talbingo?
Across postcode 2720, 686 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (193), theft (113), other (104). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Talbingo?
In Talbingo, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (74.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Talbingo?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Talbingo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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