Trundle
NSW 2875 · Parkes
568 (2021) → 533 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Parkes local government area (est. 14,119 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Trundle is a moderate growth suburb in Parkes, NSW 2875, about 343km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $242K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 327km inland. Trundle has an overall score of 17/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (1.23%), China (0.88%), Philippines (0.88%), India (0.53%)
Top languages: Cantonese (0.88%), Malayalam (0.7%), Filipino (0.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 922 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Trundle Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 925
- St Patrick's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 920
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Parkes
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Frequently asked questions about Trundle
Is Trundle safe?
Trundle has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 8,803 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Trundle?
In Trundle, the median house price is $242K.
How far is Trundle from Sydney CBD?
Trundle is about 343.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Trundle?
Trundle has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 923 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Trundle?
Trundle has a transport score of 0/100.