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 November 2025, the estimated population of the Thurgoona statistical area (Lv2) is around 13,437, showing an increase of 2,409 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 11,028 in the area. This growth reflects a resident population estimate of 12,752 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 765 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 377 persons per square kilometer. The Thurgoona (SA2) experienced a 21.8% growth from 2021 to 2025, exceeding both the non-metro area's 5.7% and SA4 region's growth rates, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where no data exists, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate exceptional growth over this period, with the Thurgoona (SA2) expected to grow by 7,284 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 46.6% over these 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 averaged approximately 165 new dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 826 homes were approved, with an additional 71 approved in FY-26. On average, about 2.5 people moved to the area annually for each new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating strong demand.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes was $487,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. This year, there have been $57.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Thurgoona had 104.0% higher development activity per person as of recent data. The area maintained its traditional low-density character with 94.0% detached dwellings and 6.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 86 people per approval, Thurgoona reflects a developing area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is projected to increase by 6,263 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers may result from the expanding population.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Murray Park Estate, The Oaks Residential Subdivision, Brooklyn Fields Estate, and Albury Regional Job Precinct (NEXUS Industrial Precinct Master Plan). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Thurgoona demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Thurgoona has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of September 2025, 7,607 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Thurgoona is high at 69.5%, compared to 56.4% in Rest of NSW. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training has an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented with only 1.2% of Thurgoona's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending recently, employment increased by 1.5%, and labour force increased by 1.9%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Thurgoona's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Thurgoona at $53,776 and average income at $67,988. This compares to Rest of NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $58,541 (median) and $74,012 (average). Census 2021 data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Thurgoona are around the 65th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 40.4% of residents earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan regions at 29.9%. 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

In Thurgoona, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 2.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 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. 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, which is 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

Educational qualifications in Thurgoona trail regional benchmarks, with 24.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 32.2% in NSW as of the latest available data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 32.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data available.

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

Transport analysis indicates 191 active transport stops operating within Thurgoona as of January 2023. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 44 individual routes. As of the same date, these routes collectively provide 903 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 173 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 129 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. The level of common health conditions among its general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover rate is approximately 54% of the total population (~7,231 people), leading the average SA2 area rate of 51.1% across Rest of NSW. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in Thurgoona, impacting 9.2% and 9.2% of residents respectively. A total of 68.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.2% across Rest of NSW. The area has 13.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,854 people), lower than the 20.1% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors 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 and 93.1% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 92.4% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 52.9%.

Judaism's representation was notably higher than average, comprising 0.1% compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.5%), English (29.2%), and Irish (9.5%). Notably, German ancestry 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 considerably lower than the Rest of NSW figure of 43 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, Thurgoona has an over-representation of the 25-34 cohort (15.9% locally) and an under-representation of those aged 65-74 (8.0%). Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population in the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.3% to 15.9%. Conversely, the percentage of the population in the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 9.8% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Thurgoona's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 1,242 people (58%) from 2,136 to 3,379 by that year.