Thirlmere, NSW 2572 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Thirlmere is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2572, home to 4,986 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 70 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,986
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,708 /week
- Median personal income
- $782 /week
- Median family income
- $2,054 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Thirlmere Public School
- Tahmoor Public School
- Picton High School
- Picton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 50 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 111 bus stops
- Thirlmere Station, Oaks St
- Barbour Rd Before Oaks St
- Thirlmere Way After Oaks St
- Thirlmere Way Before Turner St
- Westbourne Av Opp Thirlmere Shopping Centre
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 12 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 39.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.5% of the 2,492 resolvable premises in Thirlmere. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2572 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 47 violent offences, 20 theft, 20 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thirlmere?
Thirlmere (NSW 2572) had 4,986 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Thirlmere?
The median advertised rent in Thirlmere is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Thirlmere?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Thirlmere covering government sectors. Nearest include: Thirlmere Public School (0.2 km), Tahmoor Public School (3.1 km), Picton High School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Thirlmere?
Thirlmere is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Thirlmere?
Across postcode 2572, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (47), theft (20), property damage (20). 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 Thirlmere?
In Thirlmere, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (39.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Thirlmere?
111 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Thirlmere centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 50 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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