Median house price
$525k
-10% change
NSW · Snowy Valleys Council
Talbingo, 2720
Est. population · Jun 2025
222
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
61
Median income
$969/wk
Employment rate
28.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$525,000
Languages at home
7.4%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Talbingo is a quieter smaller community in Snowy Valleys Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Talbingo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$410/wk
Houses $490 · Units $370
Population (ERP)
222
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#568
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
65th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
34th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 22.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6551st in Australia
- State rank
- 2085th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #568 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1007 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $370
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $490
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 53
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $525,000
- Median price change
- -10.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
222(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 34th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in NSW
- 34th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~200), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 224
- Median age
- 61
- Median household income / week
- $969
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 92 of 184
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 28.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 88 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 20
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 90.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order60
- Breach Bail Conditions64
- Domestic Violence Related Assault51
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment102
- Malicious Damage To Property71
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
School list
- Talbingo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · LBOTE 33% · 5 studentsView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
14 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lampe St Opp Clayton St
- Ryan St After Clayton St
- Ryan St Opp Bridle St
- Talbingo Public School, Lampe St
- Witty St Opp Ware St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Jack Bridle Cycle Path ShelterPark
- Miles Franklin ParkPark
- Talbingo MTB Bike Skills Park & TrailheadPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Batlow-Adelong Multi-Purpose Service (17.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 4
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 193 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 306 mm · ~38 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 278 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 7 proposals
August 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Kiosk3 49 LAMPE STREET TALBINGO 2720Under Assessment
July 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah31 RYAN STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support11 SPICER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 SPICER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A BOWMAN STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space24 PETHER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 SPICER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
2025· 10 proposals
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Take away food and drink45 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility29 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah36 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah3 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility5 ELIZABETH AVENUE TALBINGO 2720Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space24 PETHER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation43 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2A BOWMAN STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp50 LAMPE STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah28 GROVES STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 PETHER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 GROVES STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space12 ELIZABETH AVENUE TALBINGO 2720Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses203 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home10 GROVES STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space22 PETHER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
October 2023
- Other43 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Withdrawn
September 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed13 BOWMAN STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Shed57 GROVES STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other203 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Determined
June 2023
- Mixed use development; Other321 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling18 MORRIS STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
2022· 10 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development45 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces37 PETHER STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Change of use1 BRIDLE STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development24 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Withdrawn
August 2022
- Dwelling; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces23 GROVES STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
June 2022
- Change of use6 49 LAMPE STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling18 MORRIS STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
- Dwelling563-571 MILES FRANKLIN DRIVE TALBINGO 2720Determined
April 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development39 BOWMAN STREE TALBINGO NSW 2720Determined
March 2022
- Other45 WHITTY STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- OtherLot 35 DP 878862 Miles Franklin Drive Talbingo NSWWithdrawn
September 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 MORRIS STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development13 BOWMAN STREET TALBINGO 2720Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksSnowy Mountains Highway, Miles Franklin Drive05 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 58.8 km away).
Coalition 57.6%Labor 42.4%
5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -18.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- TalbingoLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- BatlowLabor 42.8% · Coalition 57.2% TPP (2025)18.5 km away
- TumbarumbaLabor 38.2% · Coalition 61.8% TPP (2025)33.4 km away
- Tumut EastLabor 45.1% · Coalition 54.9% TPP (2025)34.4 km away
- TumutLabor 41.9% · Coalition 58.1% TPP (2025)35.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Snowy Valleys Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.