Turvey Park
Two facts define Turvey Park more than any other: 93.4% of its dwellings are separate houses, one of the highest detached shares in NSW, and its workforce leans heavily on Healthcare (23.9%) and Education (20.6%), the two sectors that anchor Wagga Wagga's economy. The suburb sits within postcode 2650 with 3,572 residents spread across 3.75 km2. Median age of 35 is 5 years below the national figure, and university qualifications reach 39.6%, which is 9.5 points above the national average. Household income sits in the 63rd percentile nationally, moderate but consistent with a public-sector professional base.
Population
3,572
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,785/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
39
Median House
$670K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price is $670,000, rising 7.6% from $627,500 in 2024 to $675,000 in 2025, a pace above many regional NSW markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership accessible compared to coastal NSW. The stock is dominated by separate houses at 93.4%, with semi-detached at 3.5% and apartments at just 2.3%. Three-bedroom homes account for 49.9% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes 33.6%, signalling genuine family-sized supply. Outright owners at 32.7% and mortgage holders at 37.5% together cover over 70% of the market, with renters at 29.7%.
For Buyers
The median house price is $670,000, rising 7.6% from $627,500 in 2024 to $675,000 in 2025, a pace above many regional NSW markets. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership accessible compared to coastal NSW. The stock is dominated by separate houses at 93.4%, with semi-detached at 3.5% and apartments at just 2.3%. Three-bedroom homes account for 49.9% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes 33.6%, signalling genuine family-sized supply. Outright owners at 32.7% and mortgage holders at 37.5% together cover over 70% of the market, with renters at 29.7%.
For Investors
Turvey Park offers a rental yield calculation starting from $338 weekly rent against the $670,000 median, producing a gross yield near 2.6%, lower than regional averages but supported by low housing stress. The 8.0% vacancy rate is elevated, reflecting the region's rental supply depth rather than demand collapse. Development activity is moderate at 37 applications in the past 12 months, mostly alterations and additions rather than new dwelling supply, which limits oversupply risk. Healthcare and Education industries at 44.5% combined workforce share create a stable employment base of government and health workers, a tenant profile with lower churn than casual or retail-dominated suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
235
Last 12 Months
39
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+21.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5 years below the national figure, reflecting a younger-than-average population. University qualifications at 39.6% run 9.5 percentage points above national, consistent with a professional public-sector workforce. Only 13.2% of residents were born overseas, which is 8.4 points below the national average, giving the suburb a strongly locally-born character. Ancestry is led by English (1,564), Irish (659) and Scottish (472), with German (195) also represented. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure. Couples with children (1,214 families) outnumber couples without children (742), while volunteering runs at 20.1% of residents, above the typical community participation rate.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.4%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split with mortgage holders (37.5%) slightly outnumbering outright owners (32.7%), and renters at 29.7%, a balanced profile typical of established suburban areas. The 93.4% separate house rate is exceptionally high compared to most NSW suburbs, and reflects a traditional low-density residential character. Bedrooms skew large: 49.9% are 3-bedroom and 33.6% are 4-plus, meaning over 83% of dwellings have at least 3 bedrooms, above the state median profile. Prices rose from $627,500 in 2024 to $675,000 in 2025, a 7.6% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517 represent 19.6% of median household income, well below stress levels. Rent at $338 weekly is 18.9% of median income, also comfortably below stress thresholds.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$338
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$912
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.0%
Unoccupied
119
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.7%
Couples, no children
2,775
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 23.9% (313 workers), followed closely by Education at 20.6% (269), together accounting for 44.5% of the employed workforce. Construction sits third at 9.5% and Public Admin fourth at 8.0%, reinforcing a public-sector skew. By occupation, Professionals lead at 546 workers, Community and Personal Service workers second at 261, and Managers fourth at 205. The full-time employment rate is 65.5%, and unemployment sits at 4.3%, in line with regional NSW norms. Labour force participation is 65.9%. The household income at the 63rd percentile nationally reflects the pattern in Wagga Wagga's health and education workforce: stable, mid-range incomes rather than high-income knowledge sector jobs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
65.9%
Employed
1,809
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.6%
Postgraduate
9.0%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
1,367
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 85.2% of workers driving to work, typical for regional NSW where public transport serves only 0.2% of commuters. Walking and cycling accounts for 7.4%, above average for a non-metro suburb. Housing affordability is a genuine livability advantage: rent-to-income at 18.9% and mortgage-to-income at 19.6% are both well below stress benchmarks, lower than most NSW state averages. The suburb's density of 953 residents per km2 is low, consistent with its 93.4% detached-house character. The 20.1% volunteering rate indicates strong civic engagement relative to national norms. Only 4.8% of residents (165 people) need daily assistance, a low figure consistent with the younger-than-national median age of 35.
Drive
85.2%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
7.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Turvey Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turvey Park a good suburb to live in?
Turvey Park offers practical livability backed by numbers: mortgage-to-income at 19.6% and rent-to-income at 18.9% are both well below the 30% stress threshold, making it more affordable than most NSW suburbs. University qualifications at 39.6% run 9.5 points above national, and the median age of 35 is 5 years younger than the national figure.
What is the median house price in Turvey Park?
The median house price is $670,000 as of 2024-2025 (PSI derived). Prices rose 7.6% from $627,500 in 2024 to $675,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and weekly rent averages $338, giving a rent-to-income ratio of 18.9%.
What schools are in Turvey Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Turvey Park boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in surrounding Wagga Wagga suburbs. Education is the second-largest industry locally at 20.6% of the workforce (269 workers), and university qualifications reach 39.6%, which is 9.5 points above the national average.
Is Turvey Park safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Turvey Park in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb has low housing stress (mortgage-to-income 19.6%), a 20.1% volunteering rate above typical community norms, and only 4.8% of residents requiring daily assistance, all consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage community.
Is Turvey Park good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $338 against a $670,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.6%. The 8.0% vacancy rate is elevated and worth monitoring. Price growth was 7.6% in one year from 2024 to 2025. The Healthcare and Education workforce (44.5% combined) provides a stable tenant base. Development activity of 37 applications in 12 months is moderate, limiting new supply pressure.
How is Turvey Park's population changing?
Turvey Park's population stands at 3,572, with a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure. The suburb has a 76% stay rate (24% turnover), suggesting reasonable stability. The younger-than-national age profile and high proportion of couples with children (1,214 families) indicate a family-formation demographic stage.
How much development is happening in Turvey Park?
There were 37 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent applications include dwelling alterations and additions, and an educational establishment modification. This moderate level is consistent with an established suburb maintaining existing stock rather than adding significant new supply, which supports price stability relative to high-supply areas.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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