Torryburn, NSW 2421 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Torryburn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2421, home to 131 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 144 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,875 /week
- Median personal income
- $870 /week
- Median family income
- $2,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Uralla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Gresford Public School
- Vacy Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 34.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.5% of the 81 resolvable premises in Torryburn. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 81.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 55 across postcode 2421 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 22 theft, 9 violent offences, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torryburn?
Torryburn (NSW 2421) had 131 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Uralla local government area.
What is the median rent in Torryburn?
The median advertised rent in Torryburn is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Torryburn?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Torryburn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gresford Public School (7.2 km), Vacy Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Torryburn?
Torryburn is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Torryburn?
Across postcode 2421, 55 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (22), violent (9), property damage (9). 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 Torryburn?
In Torryburn, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (34.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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