Turvey Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Turvey Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Turvey Park statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,670. This figure represents an increase of 98 people from the 2021 Census count of 3,572, marking a growth rate of approximately 2.7%. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date, is 3,627. This results in a population density ratio of 978 persons per square kilometer, which aligns with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade (2015-2025), Turvey Park has exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 0.7%, outperforming the SA4 region. Natural growth contributed significantly to this increase, accounting for nearly 58% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's population projections for Turvey Park (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the Turvey Park statistical area (Lv2) is expected to experience population growth in line with Australia's non-metropolitan median projections. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the area is anticipated to increase by 258 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of approximately 7.8% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Turvey Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Turvey Park has had minimal residential development activity with 2 dwelling approvals annually over the past five years, totalling 13 approvals. This low level of development reflects its rural nature, where housing needs are typically specific and local rather than driven by broad market demand. Due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Turvey Park has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of NSW and is below national averages. New developments consist of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift towards compact living which offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 93.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 1053 people per dwelling approval, Turvey Park reflects a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Turvey Park is forecasted to gain 285 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Turvey Park will gain 285 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Turvey Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade, Wagga Wagga Health Service Redevelopment Stage 3, and South Campus Residential Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Turvey Park shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Turvey Park has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7% over the past year based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

In this period, 1,967 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Turvey Park was notably high at 69.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 5.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5% and a slight labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts for May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turvey Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Turvey Park is $61,583, with an average of $75,119, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is higher than national averages, which are $52,390 median and $65,215 average in Rest of NSW. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,039 median and $81,775 average, based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 69th percentile ($912 weekly), while household income was at the 52nd percentile. The earnings profile shows that 34.9% of locals (1,280 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Turvey Park's dwelling structures in the latest Census showed 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turvey Park was 32.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.6% and rented ones at 29.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, above Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Turvey Park was $338, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Turvey Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $338 compared to the national figure of $375.

Turvey Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.3% of all households, including 29.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.7%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average in the Rest of NSW.

Educational outcomes in Turvey Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

In Turvey Park, educational attainment is notably high among residents aged 15 and above, with 31.2% holding university qualifications. This exceeds the SA4 region's 18.7% and the SA3 area's 20.4%. The most common university qualifications are bachelor degrees (21.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

This includes advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (9.1%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (5.2%).

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

Transport analysis in Turvey Park shows 36 active transport stops operating, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are serviced by 85 individual routes, collectively providing 2438 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average proximity of 194 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 348 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 67 weekly trips per stop.

Turvey Park's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Turvey Park's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% (~2,077 people), compared to 51.5% in the Rest of NSW.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.9%) and mental health issues (9.0%), while 67.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in the Rest of NSW. 15.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (557 people), lower than the 19.6% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Turvey Park ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Turvey Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.6% of its population being Australian citizens and 86.8% born in Australia. A majority, 89.8%, spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.3% of Turvey Park's population.

Notably, the 'Other' category made up 3.6% of the population, higher than the Rest of NSW average of 1.5%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.8%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (13.0%). Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 9.3%, compared to 8.0% regionally. Samoan ancestry was also overrepresented, at 0.2% versus the regional average of 0.1%. German ancestry was slightly underrepresented, with 3.8% in Turvey Park compared to 3.9% regionally.

Turvey Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Turvey Park's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 and somewhat younger than the Australian median of 38. The 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Turvey Park at 17.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 4.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.8% to 14.8%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.5% to 11.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Turvey Park's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow strongly, adding 147 residents to reach 779. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.