Turvey Park vs Wagga Wagga
The verdict
Turvey Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $731K versus $784K in Wagga Wagga. Turvey Park rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). On the separate residential safety score, Turvey Park rates higher (28 vs 5/100 in Wagga Wagga).
Scores
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 64 |
| Transport | 64 | 54 |
| Education | 57 | 54 |
| Liveability | 89 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,572 | 7,198 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,785 | $1,355 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Turvey Park Moderate Growth · Wagga Wagga Stable
Property
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $731K | $784K |
| Median unit price | $402K | $446K |
| House price YoY | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $565 | $565 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 672 | 1,084 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 252 | 528 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 392 | 986 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,831 | 27,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Turvey Park · Wagga Wagga
Transport
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 54 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 950 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 5 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 107 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 263.3 km | 264.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 378.9 km | 378.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Turvey Park | Wagga Wagga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,572 | 7,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,661 | 6,941 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,977 | 7,491 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | -0.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Turvey Park or Wagga Wagga?
Turvey Park has the higher residential safety score (Turvey Park 28/100 vs Wagga Wagga 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Turvey Park or Wagga Wagga?
Turvey Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $731K versus $784K.
Which has better schools, Turvey Park or Wagga Wagga?
Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (Turvey Park 967 vs Wagga Wagga 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Turvey Park or Wagga Wagga?
Turvey Park has the higher transport score (Turvey Park 64/100 vs Wagga Wagga 54/100).
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