Median house price
$618k
+0.4% change
NSW · Griffith Council
Tharbogang, 2680
Est. population · Jun 2025
434
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,912/wk
Employment rate
61.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$618,000
Languages at home
18.8%non-English
Most common: Italian, Punjabi, Samoan
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Griffith Council, Tharbogang keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tharbogang snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $525 · Units $420
Population (ERP)
434
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.4%
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
#142
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 26.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6134th in Australia
- State rank
- 1982nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #142 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #932 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)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 173
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $618,000
- Median price change
- +0.4%
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
434(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 56th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +4
- Growth rank in NSW
- 56th 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 (~450), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 452
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,912
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 30 of 163
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 139 / 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)
- 48
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 110.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 41 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order263
- Breach Bail Conditions576
- Domestic Violence Related Assault204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment262
- Malicious Damage To Property254
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 855
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Tharbogang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 855 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 11 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View 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
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- 252 Slopes Rd
- 446 Slopes Rd
- Dunn St After Goodfellow Pl
- Tharbogang Public School, Braithwaite Rd
- Tharbogang Store, Dunn 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- Griffith Child Care Centre (8.2 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)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.7
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
- 33° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 107 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 104 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 110 mm · ~14 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· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Industrial development; Temporary building, structure or use; Waste Infrastructure; Waste or resource management facility; Waste disposal facility168 HILLSIDE DRIVE THARBOGANG 2680Determined
2025· 7 proposals
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Waste or resource management facility168 HILLSIDE DRIVE THARBOGANG 2680Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure720 SLOPES ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure720 SLOPES ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry314 BROWN ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Waste or resource management facility; Waste disposal facility168 HILLSIDE DRIVE THARBOGANG 2680Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling456 WHITE ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
2024· 3 proposals
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure124 BALLINGAL ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Extractive Industries (non-mining)STEVENSON ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
2023· 6 proposals
October 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure191 WHITE ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
September 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
August 2023
- Change of use31 BROWN ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
May 2023
- Other2773 BERECRY ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
- OtherSTEVENSON ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
February 2023
- Demolition; Subdivision of land; Shed; Other111 WHITE ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Shed34 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing40 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
May 2022
- Demolition; Subdivision of land; Shed; Other111 WHITE ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling252 SLOPES ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
2021· 4 proposals
September 2021
- Shed22 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Withdrawn
July 2021
- Other104 LAKES ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
May 2021
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces198 WHITE ROAD THARBOGANG 2680Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling22 DUNN STREET THARBOGANG 2680Determined
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)
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
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.6 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.3%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.7%
0.4 percentage points lower for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- Lake WyanganDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 62.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.0% TCP (2026-by-election)8.6 km away
- GriffithDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 54.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 45.2% TCP (2026-by-election)8.9 km away
- Griffith WestMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 52.5% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 47.5% TCP (2026-by-election)9.3 km away
- Griffith NorthDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 52.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 47.6% TCP (2026-by-election)9.7 km away
- Griffith EastDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 52.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 47.6% TCP (2026-by-election)11.1 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 · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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 Griffith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.