Thurgoona, NSW 2640 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Thurgoona is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2640, home to 11,028 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,028
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,953 /week
- Median personal income
- $906 /week
- Median family income
- $2,169 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Albury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Thurgoona Public School
- Lavington East Public School
- Hume Public School
- Springdale Heights Public School
- Murray High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 123 bus stops
- Thurgoona Dr Opp Shuter Av
- Shuter Av Opp Thurgoona Plaza
- Thurgoona Plaza/Shuter Ave
- Thurgoona Dr Before Bogong St
- Table Top Rd/Thurgoona Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 38 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 59.8% of the 5,757 resolvable premises in Thurgoona. 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: 59.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,635 across postcode 2640 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,298 violent offences, 1,088 theft, 570 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thurgoona?
Thurgoona (NSW 2640) had 11,028 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Albury local government area.
What is the median rent in Thurgoona?
The median advertised rent in Thurgoona is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Thurgoona?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Thurgoona covering government sectors. Nearest include: Thurgoona Public School (0.8 km), Lavington East Public School (3.9 km), Hume Public School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Thurgoona?
Thurgoona is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (59.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Thurgoona?
Across postcode 2640, 4,635 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,298), theft (1,088), property damage (570). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Thurgoona?
123 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Thurgoona centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 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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