Thurgoona, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2640 · Albury City
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Activities around Thurgoona
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Swimming around Thurgoona
2 listed within 5 km of Thurgoona
4.7 km from central Thurgoona
4.9 km from central Thurgoona
Not finding it in Thurgoona? Listed in Lavington (2 · 5.2 km), North Albury (1 · 5.6 km), Albury (1 · 7.7 km)
More things to do around Thurgoona
- Tutoring & STEM (1 in Thurgoona · 1 within 5 km) — Essential Tutoring Albury (0 km)
Schools within 3 km of Thurgoona
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3 schools within 3 km of the Thurgoona centre, 3 with a Thurgoona address. See all schools with a Thurgoona address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Sports grounds (1)
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Thurgoona: 3 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Thurgoona, and parks and playgrounds.
- Sports
- Swimming
- Kids' activities
- Tutoring & STEM
- Parks & places
- 2 parks · 1 verified playground
- Explore nearby
- Lavington, North Albury, and East Albury
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Browse mapped places (8)
- Thurgoona Public SchoolSchool
- Border Christian CollegeSchool
- Trinity Anglican CollegeSchool
- Essential Tutoring AlburyActivity
- Lavington Swim CentreActivity
- GT AquaticsActivity
- Ernest Grant ParkPark or community place
- Thurgoona ParkPark or community place
Your council & community
Thurgoona within Albury City
1 of the council area’s 25 activity providers · 6th of 6 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Thurgoona
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Recently sold within 5 km of Thurgoona
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Thurgoona, NSW 2640
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Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Lavington
4 activity providers · 5.2 km
North Albury
4 activity providers · 5.6 km
East Albury
3 activity providers · 6.8 km
Albury
10 activity providers · 7.7 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Thurgoona
Tutoring & STEM 1
3 schools · 2 parks
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Lavington5.2 km · same council
Swimming 2, Football (AFL) 1, Tennis 1
7 schools · 3 parks
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North Albury5.6 km · same council
Martial arts 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Party entertainers 1, Swimming 1
4 schools · 0 parks
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East Albury6.8 km · same council
Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1, Tennis 1
0 schools · 5 parks
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Albury7.7 km · same council
Arts & dance 3, Tutoring & STEM 2, Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1 +4
9 schools · 7 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurgoona | Tutoring & STEM 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavington5.2 km · same council | Swimming 2, Football (AFL) 1, Tennis 1 | 7 | 3 |
| North Albury5.6 km · same council | Martial arts 2, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Party entertainers 1, Swimming 1 | 4 | 0 |
| East Albury6.8 km · same council | Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1, Tennis 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Albury7.7 km · same council | Arts & dance 3, Tutoring & STEM 2, Football (AFL) 1, Athletics 1 +4 | 9 | 7 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Thurgoona
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Thurgoona | 433 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Libraries in and around Thurgoona
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Lavington Branch Library | Lavington | Library · Parking |
| Lavington Library | Lavington | Library · Parking |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 2 libraries, 4 parks and 0 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Thurgoona · correct as at 22 Oct 2026
Kids activities across Albury City
Local guides & reading
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