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 Nov 2025, Thurgoona's population is estimated at around 13,298, reflecting an increase of 2,270 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS reported a population of 11,028 in 2021. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 12,636 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 765 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 373 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's population growth of 20.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the non-metro area (5.1%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Thurgoona in the top 10 percent of national regional areas. The suburb is expected to grow by 7,358 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 48.7% 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 has annually approved around 171 dwellings based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 857 homes received approval, with a further 54 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, 2.4 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these years.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $487,000. This financial year has seen $23.2 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating moderate commercial development levels. Compared to Rest of NSW, Thurgoona has 112.0% more building activity per person. New building activity comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density nature. As of around 88 people per approval, Thurgoona reflects a developing area with future projections estimating an addition of 6,476 residents by 2041.

Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though heightened competition may arise as population grows.

Thurgoona has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Murray Park Estate, The Oaks Residential Subdivision, Brooklyn Fields Estate, and Albury Regional Job Precinct (NEXUS Industrial Precinct Master Plan). Relevant projects are listed below.

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Thurgoona ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Thurgoona has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%.

As of June 2025, there are 7,389 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Thurgoona is high at 69.5%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, the concentration in education & training is 1.3 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 1.2% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.6%, causing a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw a decline in employment by 0.1% with an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Thurgoona's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

Thurgoona had a median taxpayer income of $53,776 and an average income of $67,988 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $49,459 for median income and $62,998 for average income. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,557 (median) and $76,561 (average). The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Thurgoona are around the 65th percentile nationally. In terms of earnings, 40.4% of individuals in Thurgoona fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 band (5,372 individuals), which is similar to the surrounding region at 29.9%. After housing costs, 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

In Thurgoona, as per the latest Census, 97.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 83.2% houses and 16.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Thurgoona stood at 26.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Thurgoona was $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $265. Nationally, Thurgoona's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $360 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, larger than the Rest of 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, with 24.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to NSW's 32.2%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the 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, including 12.4% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Thurgoona's 3 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,208 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 1 primary and 2 K-12 schools.

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

Transport analysis in Thurgoona shows 188 active public transport stops operating. These are a mix of bus services. They are served by 44 individual routes, providing a total of 887 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 172 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 126 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Thurgoona's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia 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 metrics are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions among its general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Approximately 54% (~7,156 people) of Thurgoona's total population has private health cover, compared to 50.9% across Rest of NSW. The most common medical conditions in Thurgoona are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 9.2% of residents respectively. 68.5% of Thurgoona residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Rest of NSW. As of 13.7%, Thurgoona has a lower percentage of residents aged 65 and over (1,821 people) than Rest of NSW's 20.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Thurgoona require more attention than 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 had a lower than average cultural diversity, with 88.8% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 92.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.9% of Thurgoona's population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to the rest of NSW, with 0.1% in Thurgoona versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.2%), and Irish (9.5%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: German was overrepresented at 5.3%, Hungarian at 0.3%, and Serbian at 0.3%.

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

Thurgoona has a median age of 34, which is lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Thurgoona has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort at 15.9%, while those aged 65-74 are under-represented at 7.9%. Between 2021 and present day, the proportion of the population in the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.3% to 15.9%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 9.8% to 8.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Thurgoona's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,267 people (60%), increasing from 2,114 to 3,382.