Trundle, NSW 2875 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Trundle is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2875, home to 568 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Forbes local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 351 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,114 /week
- Median personal income
- $599 /week
- Median family income
- $1,487 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Parkes
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $170 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $725
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Trundle Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Railway Pde After East St
- Railway Pde Before East St
- St Patricks Primary School, Austin St
- Railway Pde Opp East St
- Trundle Central School, Forbes St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.6% of the 352 resolvable premises in Trundle. 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: 90.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 63 across postcode 2875 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 17 other offences, 14 violent offences, 10 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trundle?
Trundle (NSW 2875) had 568 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Parkes local government area.
What is the median rent in Trundle?
The median advertised rent in Trundle is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Trundle?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Trundle covering government sectors. Nearest include: Trundle Central School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Trundle?
Trundle is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Trundle?
Across postcode 2875, 63 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (17), violent (14), property damage (10). 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 Trundle?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Trundle 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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