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Turvey Park

NSW 2650 · Wagga Wagga

3,572 (2021) → 3,661 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,572
Population
$731K
Median house (2026)
28
Safety score
64
Transport score

Turvey Park is a moderate growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, about 379km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $731K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 263km inland. Turvey Park has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.

378.9 km
To Sydney CBD
263.3 km
To coast
$565/wk
Median rent (house)
950 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,572
Population
35
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Wagga Wagga LGA population (est. 2025)68,720
Median household income (weekly)$1,785
vs NSW median-3.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$60,452/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ +1%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2650 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher44.5%
Born in Australia84.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,277 / 31 / 48

Top countries of birth: Iraq (3.05%), England (1.12%), India (1.04%), New Zealand (0.76%), Myanmar (0.53%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.67%), Tamil (0.42%), Punjabi (0.36%), Italian (0.34%), Nepali (0.28%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$731K+15.2%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$565 / $410 wk
Rental yield (house)4.0%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

28
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

24
Break & enter dwelling672/100k
10
Steal from dwelling280/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft252/100k
14
Domestic assault392/100k
1
Robbery28/100k
13
Non-domestic assault364/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 244 (all categories, latest year)6,831 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

43

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

35
Within 10km8 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges LimitedCombined · IndependentICSEA 1078
  • Henschke Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
  • Kildare Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1028
  • Wagga Wagga High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 960
  • Turvey Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
  • Willans Hill SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 929
  • The Bidgee SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 896
  • Shepherds Park SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 870

Nearby (within 10km)

  • South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1027
  • Mount Austin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 824
  • Sturt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 966
  • Mount Austin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 822
  • Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
  • Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
  • Wagga Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1008
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
  • OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga WaggaCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 990
  • Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 831
  • Kooringal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 959
  • Holy Trinity West WaggaPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 938

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

64
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWagga Wagga (950 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.9%
Education & Training
10.7%
Retail Trade
10.6%
Construction
8.5%
Public Administration & Safety
7.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
120 in suburbCafes/Rest.
215 in suburbParks
133 in suburbPlaygrounds
26523 in suburbPools
60 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
195 in suburbGPs
70 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
16024 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWagga Wagga Base Hospital (1.0 km)
Nearest vet1.5 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (10.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

85

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

6
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
160
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

21
Parks
3
Nature reserves
41
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

80

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
9
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

14

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.56

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

5
Services
2
Aged care homes
271
Residential places
3
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

7
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km8
In this suburb1

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

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.62%
Projected population 20413,977
Projected households 20411,581

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wagga Wagga

Mount Austin$541K46transportWagga Wagga$787K54transportKooringal$685K46transportTolland$618K35transportAshmont$610K35transportGlenfield Park$690K35transport

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Frequently asked questions about Turvey Park

Is Turvey Park safe?

Turvey Park has a residential safety score of 28/100, 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 6,831 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Turvey Park?

In Turvey Park, the median house price is $731K. Median weekly house rent is $565.

How far is Turvey Park from Sydney CBD?

Turvey Park is about 378.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Turvey Park?

Turvey Park has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Turvey Park?

Turvey Park has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.