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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
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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 Bathurst Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bathurst
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
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
103
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bathurst Local Government Area, which contains Turondale. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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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.

Is Turondale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Turondale is part of the Bathurst LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Turondale? +

Turondale had a population of 103 at the 2021 Census.