Thurgoona
NSW 2640 · Albury
11,028 (2021) → 12,856 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Thurgoona is a high growth suburb in Albury, NSW 2640, about 454km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $720K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 221km inland. Thurgoona has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2640 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.12%), India (1.17%), New Zealand (1.12%), Philippines (0.68%), South Africa (0.45%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.15%), Punjabi (0.65%), Mandarin (0.5%), Spanish (0.35%), Filipino (0.31%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 978 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Trinity Anglican College - AlburyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1102
- Border Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1046
- Thurgoona Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hume Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 836
- Lavington East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 924
- Springdale Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 926
- Murray High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 934
- St Anne's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1060
- Xavier Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1034
- Aspect Riverina School, North Albury CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.1km
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1041
- Albury North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 893
- Aspect Riverina School, Moresby Park CentrePrimary · Independent · 5.5km
- Wewak Street SchoolCombined · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 930
- James Fallon High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 905
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Thurgoona
Is Thurgoona safe?
Thurgoona has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 3,400 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Thurgoona?
In Thurgoona, the median house price is $720K and the median unit price is $275K. Median weekly house rent is $560.
How far is Thurgoona from Sydney CBD?
Thurgoona is about 454.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Thurgoona?
Thurgoona has a transport score of 0/100.