Thurgoona

Thurgoona lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Feb 2026, Thurgoona's population is estimated at around 13,588. This reflects an increase of 2,560 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,028. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 12,752 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 783 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 381 persons per square kilometer. Thurgoona's growth rate of 23.2% since the 2021 census exceeded Rest of NSW's 5.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 68.0% of overall population gains, although all drivers were positive factors.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Thurgoona is predicted to grow by 7,723 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 50.7% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Thurgoona was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Thurgoona recorded approximately 159 residential properties granted approval annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 796 homes were approved, with an additional 73 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 2.5 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $487,000, indicating a focus on premium segment properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $57.1 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Thurgoona showed 98.0% higher development activity per person as of the latest data. New building activity comprised 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature. There were approximately 95 people per dwelling approval in the area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Thurgoona is projected to grow by 6,887 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Thurgoona has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 23 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Murray Park Estate, The Oaks Residential Subdivision, Brooklyn Fields Estate, and Albury Regional Job Precinct (NEXUS Industrial Precinct Master Plan). The following list outlines those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Thurgoona significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Thurgoona has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate as of December 2025 was 2.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In this month, 7,479 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Thurgoona was high at 78.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses indicated that a low 10.2% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the area had a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 1.2% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, and employment declined by 2.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered insight into potential future demand within Thurgoona. These projections suggested that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Thurgoona's employment mix indicated that local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Thurgoona has a median taxpayer income of $53,776 and an average income of $67,988 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is in line with national averages, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $58,541 (median) and $74,012 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Thurgoona cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 40.4% of the community (5,489 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Thurgoona is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Thurgoona's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Thurgoona was at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Thurgoona was $360, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Thurgoona's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less at $360 than the national figure of $375.

Thurgoona features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 79.3% of all households, including 39.8% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.7%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Thurgoona exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Thurgoona's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks; 24.3% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees compared to NSW's 32.2%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (28.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The transport analysis indicates there are 193 active transport stops operating within Thurgoona, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 44 individual routes, collectively offering 903 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 173 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward, with the car being the dominant mode at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 129 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health outcomes in Thurgoona are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Thurgoona's health indicators show below-average results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% of the total population (~7,313 people), slightly above the average for SA2 areas. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 9.2% and 9.2% of residents respectively. A higher proportion, 68.5%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Regional NSW's 63.3%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are broadly typical. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.9% (1,888 people), compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Thurgoona is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Thurgoona has a cultural diversity below average, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Thurgoona, comprising 52.9% of people. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (30.5%), English (29.2%), and Irish (9.5%). Notably, German (5.3%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.1%, Hungarian at 0.3% (regional: 0.2%), and Serbian at 0.3% (regional: 0.2%).

Thurgoona hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

The median age in Thurgoona is 33 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 and the national average of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Thurgoona has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 25-34 (16.5% locally), while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group 25 to 34 grew from 14.3% to 16.5%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.0% to 15.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 9.8% to 8.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Thurgoona, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 61%, reaching 3,612 people from the current figure of 2,242.