Thirlmere
NSW 2572 · Wollondilly
4,986 (2021) → 5,908 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Thirlmere is a high growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2572, about 71km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $988K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 36km inland. Thirlmere has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2572 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.77%), New Zealand (0.86%), Scotland (0.54%), Lebanon (0.52%), Philippines (0.36%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.4%), Greek (0.5%), Italian (0.38%), Croatian (0.34%), Mandarin (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Thirlmere Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tahmoor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 927
- Buxton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 949
- Picton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 950
- Wollondilly Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1054
- Picton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 991
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.6kmICSEA 1019
- Wooglemai Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 9.3km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Thirlmere
Is Thirlmere safe?
Thirlmere has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,447 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Thirlmere?
In Thirlmere, the median house price is $988K and the median unit price is $722K. Median weekly house rent is $660.
How far is Thirlmere from Sydney CBD?
Thirlmere is about 70.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 124 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Thirlmere?
Thirlmere has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 959 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Thirlmere?
Thirlmere has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.