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Turondale

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

103
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
84.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable

About Turondale

Turondale is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres north of Bathurst in the Bathurst Regional Council area. The locality lies within a pastoral farming district near the historic Turon River, a tributary of the Macquarie River that was the scene of significant gold discoveries in the 1850s. With a population of around 100 people spread across 84 square kilometres, Turondale is characterised by expansive grazing properties, dry sclerophyll bushland, and a quiet agricultural way of life.

Life in Turondale revolves around farming and the natural environment, with sheep and cattle grazing typical of the Central Tablelands landscape. Residents rely on the regional centre of Bathurst for schooling, shopping, medical services, and employment, a drive of roughly 50 minutes. The surrounding area offers access to scenic bushland, the Turon River corridor, and historic gold fields heritage tourism centred on nearby Hill End and Sofala. It is an area suited to those seeking acreage living, rural solitude, and proximity to one of NSW's most historically significant goldfield regions.

Turondale falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
84.05 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Bathurst then NSW TrainLink to Central (~3.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 40 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Car essential; Bathurst is the nearest regional centre (~50 km, ~50 min drive)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural locality with no footpaths, shops, or public transport; vehicle essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
103
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Turondale NSW located? +

Turondale is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands of NSW, approximately 50 km north of Bathurst near the Turon River.

What is Turondale known for? +

Turondale sits near the historic Turon River goldfields region. The area around Hill End and Sofala nearby was one of Australia's most famous 19th-century gold rush districts.

Is there public transport in Turondale? +

There is no public transport servicing Turondale. Residents depend entirely on private vehicles, with Bathurst being the nearest town for services.

What LGA is Turondale in? +

Turondale is within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area in New South Wales.

What is the population of Turondale? +

Turondale had a population of 103 at the 2021 Census.