Thurgoona at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Thurgoona.
The postcode for Thurgoona is 2640 (NSW).
Thurgoona (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Thurgoona has roughly 11,028 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Thurgoona scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thurgoona's population at 11,028, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,028
Median age
34
Family households
79%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
11,028
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
434
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thurgoona.
Local schools for Thurgoona
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Government School Catchment
Thurgoona Public School
Hume Public School
Lavington East Public School
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Frequently asked
About Thurgoona.
- What is the Thurgoona postcode?
- Thurgoona is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Thurgoona?
- Thurgoona is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2640, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Thurgoona?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Thurgoona?
- There are 20 schools serving Thurgoona on this page, including Thurgoona Public School, Border Christian College, Trinity Anglican College - Albury.
- How walkable is Thurgoona?
- Thurgoona has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thurgoona?
- Thurgoona is close to Springdale Heights, Lavington, Lavington Dc, North Albury, Wirlinga.
- What is the population of Thurgoona?
- The population of Thurgoona is approximately 11,028 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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