Upper Turon
NSWUpper Turon is a stable suburb in NSW with 13 residents.
- SAL code
- 14065
- SA2
- 103011060
- Population
- 13
- LGA
- Lithgow
Upper Turon, NSW had 13 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 58. The median household income is $575 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?13
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +1.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$575/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
58
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?1.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?3
Lithgow · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q1Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Bathurst Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Upper Turon suburb alone is ~13 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,058 to 7,094 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Wattle Flat PS97.1%
- Ilford PS 2.9%
- Sofala PS 0.0%
Secondary
Denison Kelso97.1%
- Kandos HS 2.9%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 58 (older), largest age group 65-74 (57.14285714285714%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
58
Avg household size
1.3
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 64.6% | 28.73 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 35.2% | 15.64 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.