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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of Turvey Park as of May 2026 is around 3,664. This reflects a growth of 92 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,572. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,655 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2025 and an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 977 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Turvey Park's growth rate of 2.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's average of 2.2%, indicating it as a growth leader in the area. Natural growth contributed approximately 58% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the suburb.

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, population projections indicate a growth of around 243 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 6.4% in total over the 16-year period. This expected growth is just below the median of Australia's regional areas.

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

Turvey Park experienced limited development activity from 2016 to 2020, with an average of two approvals per year resulting in 14 dwellings over the five-year period. This low level reflects its rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Turvey Park's development levels are substantially lower than Rest of NSW and below national averages. New building activity comprised 50% detached dwellings and 50% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing mix of 93% houses. This change reflects reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands. Turvey Park had approximately 1036 people per dwelling approval as of its established market. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects an increase of 234 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Turvey Park will gain 234 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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are 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 considered most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, Turvey Park has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Turvey Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is high at 66.1% compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

A low 9.4% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training has a notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.7% compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.7%, employment declined by 3.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW where employment fell by 1.2% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turvey Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023, the suburb of Turvey Park had a median income among taxpayers of $61,583. The average income stood at $75,119. Nationally, these figures are high compared to regional NSW's median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates project the median income at approximately $67,938 and the average at $82,871 as of March 2026. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 69th percentile with a weekly income of $912, while household income sits at the 52nd percentile. The largest segment comprises 34.9% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,278 residents falling into this category. This pattern is similar to that seen in the region where 29.9% of residents earn within this range. 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Turvey Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turvey Park was at 32.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (37.6%) or rented (29.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent was $338, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Turvey Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,517 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $338 compared to the national figure of $375.

Turvey Park features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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 figure exceeds the SA4 region's 18.7% and the SA3 area's 20.4%. The majority of these 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 holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 8.9%, while certificates make up 24.1%. Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 40 active stops operating within Turvey Park. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 85 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 2,438 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 194 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 7% walking.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 348 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 60 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Turvey Park are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Turvey Park shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57%, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW. The most common conditions are asthma (9.9%) and mental health issues (9%). 67.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. 16.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (597 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Senior health outcomes present challenges, ranking in line with the general population nationally.

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, as per a study conducted on the 25th of June, 2021, showed lower cultural diversity with 88.6% of its population being citizens, 86.8% born in Australia, and 89.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion, accounting for 56.3% of Turvey Park's population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 3.6%, which is higher than Regional NSW's average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (30.8%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (13.0%). However, Scottish representation was notably higher at 9.3% compared to Regional NSW's 8.0%, Samoan at 0.2% versus 0.1%, and German at 3.8% compared to the regional average of 3.1%.

Turvey Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Turvey Park's median age is 35 years, which is significantly below Regional NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the regional average, Turvey Park has an over-representation of the 25-34 age group at 17.2%, while the 75-84 year-olds are under-represented at 4.7%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has grown from 16.2% to 17.2%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 11.4% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Turvey Park's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 19%, adding 119 residents to reach a total of 750. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decrease in number.