Thurgoona
29 DAs lodged · last 90 daysMarket Intelligence
DAs Lodged
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past 90 days · NSW Planning Portal
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Median Project Value
$45,568
DAs lodged, past 90 days
Median Approval Time
50 days
approved DAs, last 12 months
As of 14 July 2026, Thurgoona recorded 29 — Development applications lodged in Thurgoona in the past 90 days (NSW Planning Portal)
As of 14 July 2026, Thurgoona recorded $45,568 — Median estimated cost of development for DAs lodged in Thurgoona in the past 90 days (NSW Planning Portal)
As of 14 July 2026, Thurgoona recorded 50 days — Median lodgement-to-determination time for approved DAs in Thurgoona, last 12 months (NSW Planning Portal)
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Total dev. value
$2,670,257
Development types
Source
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PAN-654708
52 DIAMOND DRIVE THURGOONA 2640
Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building unde…
$10,000
PAN-653322
Modification Application87 KERR ROAD THURGOONA 2640
Subdivision
PAN-654505
10 HARRIER COURT THURGOONA 2640
Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
$31,920
PAN-652262
Modification ApplicationKERR ROAD THURGOONA 2640
Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
PAN-647545
18 THE DALE THURGOONA 2640
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
$35,000
PAN-649270
5 WONGAMAAR BOULEVARD THURGOONA 2640
Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
$650,000
2-storey · 1 new dwelling
PAN-650510
21 HARRIER COURT THURGOONA 2640
Shed; Erection of a new structure
$22,898
PAN-648320
16 FALLON STREET THURGOONA 2640
Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
$831,600
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You are building, renovating, or investing in Thurgoona, and you need accurate local intelligence on builders Thurgoona, real approval timelines, and honest cost benchmarks before you commit a dollar.
Thurgoona Development Activity Snapshot
Thurgoona sits within the Albury City Council local government area, one of regional NSW's most consistently active residential development corridors. The suburb functions as a residential bridge between Albury's established street grid and the Ettamogah industrial and logistics precinct to the north, attracting families drawn to high-performing schools including Trinity Anglican College (enrolment 1,441, ICSEA 1,102), Border Christian College (enrolment 278, ICSEA 1,046), and Thurgoona Public School (enrolment 573, ICSEA 990). Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), school profiles as reported in PLDL local data.
That school quality signal directly drives greenfield estate take-up. New residential lots in Thurgoona's developing estates are absorbed at a pace that keeps volume builders and custom home builders active year-round. Project types range from standard 4-bedroom project homes on 450-650 m² lots through to dual-occupancy configurations and granny flat additions on larger legacy allotments closer to the suburb's older sections.
The median taxable income across the 2640 postcode is $53,064 (average: $67,130; 24,555 individual taxpayers assessed). Source: Australian Taxation Office, as reported in PLDL local data. This income profile shapes the renovation market: most Thurgoona homeowners are feasibility-conscious, prioritising kitchen, bathroom, and energy-efficiency upgrades over high-end architectural extensions, making renovation builders Thurgoona a genuinely competitive category alongside new-build specialists.
Cost to Build in Thurgoona: What the Numbers Mean for Your Project
Indicative only, labelled as such. Figures are directional benchmarks attributed to ABS regional construction cost data and should not be used as contract quotes.
Regional NSW construction costs for standard residential projects are broadly indicative at $1,850-$2,400 per m² for a project-home specification (single-storey, standard fittings, P or M soil classification assumed). Custom architectural builds with higher-specification finishes typically range $2,800-$3,800+ per m². Renovation and extension work in existing dwellings commonly falls in the $1,500-$2,600 per m² range depending on scope, structural complexity, and access constraints. Source: ABS indicative regional construction benchmarks; as-of guidance only, verify with a licensed builder prior to budgeting.
What moves cost locally in Thurgoona:
- Soil classification: Thurgoona's newer estates can carry reactive clay profiles (Class M or H1), which require deeper or waffle-pod slab designs. Always obtain a geotechnical site classification report before finalising your slab budget, foundation variations of $8,000-$25,000 are common between P and H-class sites in the Albury-Wodonga corridor.
- Slope and site preparation: Lots adjoining the elevated ridge lines around Thurgoona may require cut-and-fill earthworks, retaining walls, or extended service runs, each adding cost before a wall frame rises.
- Material supply chain: Thurgoona is approximately 570 km from Sydney and 330 km from Melbourne. Specialty materials and engineered timber products can carry freight premiums of 5-12% versus metropolitan benchmarks. Plan procurement lead times with your builder during design development.
- Energy compliance (NCC 2022 Section J): New builds must meet 7-star NatHERS thermal performance. In Albury's climate zone (Zone 7, cold), this typically requires higher-performance insulation, double-glazed windows, and efficient heating systems, budget $6,000-$18,000 above a minimum-compliant older-standard build.
Use our build cost calculator for a suburb-adjusted estimate, or check current material prices for the Albury region.
DA Approvals in Thurgoona: Albury City Council Process
All development applications for Thurgoona are assessed by Albury City Council under the Albury Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2010 and the Albury Development Control Plan (DCP). Applications are lodged via the NSW Planning Portal and must include site plans, architectural drawings, shadow diagrams (for two-storey and boundary-sensitive projects), and, where required, BASIX certificates and Statement of Environmental Effects documentation.
What typically delays DA determination in this LGA:
- Incomplete or inconsistent documentation at lodgement, the single most common cause of information requests that pause the clock.
- Referrals to NSW Rural Fire Service where land adjoins bush fire prone land mapping (parts of Thurgoona's northern and western edges carry Flame Zone or BAL designations).
- Neighbour notification periods (standard 14 days) where objections are received, triggering further assessment and sometimes referral to a council planning panel.
- Heritage and character overlays, less common in Thurgoona's newer estates but relevant for modifications to older dwellings in transitional streetscapes near East Albury or Lavington boundaries.
- Infrastructure contributions: Albury City Council levies Section 7.11 developer contributions on new dwellings and major additions. Confirm your contribution liability early, it affects feasibility on dual-occupancy and subdivision projects.
Albury City Council offers a pre-lodgement consultation service. For complex or boundary-sensitive projects, booking a pre-DA meeting before finalising your architectural drawings is the most reliable way to compress the formal assessment period. See our planning guides for a step-by-step walkthrough of the Albury City Council pre-lodgement process.
Thurgoona Project Types: Indicative Cost & Approval Time
| Project Type | Indicative Cost Range (ABS regional benchmark) | Typical Approval Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| New single-storey project home (4 bed, standard spec) | $370,000-$600,000 (200-250 m²) | Complying Development Certificate (CDC) via private certifier, typically 10-20 business days where block and design comply with SEPP (Housing) 2021 |
| Custom architectural new build (single or two-storey) | $560,000-$1,100,000+ | Full DA, Albury City Council; 40-90+ days depending on referrals and notification outcomes |
| Kitchen or bathroom renovation (no structural change) | $25,000-$85,000 | No DA required in most cases; building consent and inspections via certifier |
| Home extension (ground floor, under 50 m²) | $75,000-$160,000 | CDC or DA depending on site coverage, setbacks, and SEPP compliance |
| Granny flat / secondary dwelling | $120,000-$220,000 | CDC pathway available on lots 450 m²+ meeting SEPP (Housing) 2021 criteria; otherwise full DA |
| Dual occupancy (attached or detached) | $480,000-$950,000 | Full DA, Albury City Council; subject to LEP zone permissibility and DCP controls |
Cost ranges are indicative ABS regional benchmarks only, not quotes. Approval timelines are typical ranges and will vary by project complexity and council workload. As-of: 2024-25 guidance.
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