NSW · Snowy Valleys Council
Talbingo, 2720
Current weather
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96% humidity · 17.4 km/h wind · 7.8° / 4.4° today · 18.6 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Talbingo is a quieter smaller community in Snowy Valleys, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
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. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability the main drags compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- 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)
- 9 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 22
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 98.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 37 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Talbingo Public SchoolPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
41 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
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 2720Additional Information Requested
- 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 16.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6811th in Australia
- State rank
- 2114th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #577 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1030 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime60
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime64
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime51
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime102
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime71
- Lampe St Opp Clayton Sttransport
- Ryan St After Clayton Sttransport
- Ryan St Opp Bridle Sttransport
- Talbingo Public School, Lampe Sttransport
- Witty St Opp Ware Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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