Tura Beach
An older, settled coastal population shapes Tura Beach more than rapid change: the median age is 58, which is 18 years above the national figure, while 59.2% of homes are owned outright and 14.9% are vacant. Its 3,405 residents occupy 7.01 square kilometres at 485.6 people per square kilometre, with annual growth forecast at 0.99%. Compared with nearby Merimbula, Tura Beach reads as a quieter, detached-home setting with stronger car dependence. That suits downsizers and established households, but the household income percentile of 29.3 and worsening affordability mean buyers need a disciplined budget.
Population
3,405
Median Age
58.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,280/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
28
Homebuyers are choosing a housing stock dominated by separate houses, which account for 79.2% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes make up 15.9% and apartments only 4.9%. The bedroom mix is practical for established households: 53.9% have 3 bedrooms and 33.1% have 4 or more. A typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,625, compared with weekly rent of $420, while mortgage stress is not flagged and repayments equal 29.3% of household income. Average household size is 2.2, or 0.3 below the national level, so larger homes may provide spare capacity rather than match current occupancy. Check drainage, coastal exposure, maintenance and exact sale evidence street by street, especially when comparing Tura Beach with Merimbula.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a housing stock dominated by separate houses, which account for 79.2% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes make up 15.9% and apartments only 4.9%. The bedroom mix is practical for established households: 53.9% have 3 bedrooms and 33.1% have 4 or more. A typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,625, compared with weekly rent of $420, while mortgage stress is not flagged and repayments equal 29.3% of household income. Average household size is 2.2, or 0.3 below the national level, so larger homes may provide spare capacity rather than match current occupancy. Check drainage, coastal exposure, maintenance and exact sale evidence street by street, especially when comparing Tura Beach with Merimbula.
For Investors
Investment conditions are mixed. The renter share is 15.8% and weekly rent is $420, creating an income stream, yet vacancy is a high 14.9%, so letting periods and property presentation matter more than in a tightly occupied market. Rent stress reaches 32.8%, which can limit tenant resilience, while 27 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing additions and alterations that may expand tenant choice. Rent growth of 47.8% has been strong, but balanced migration and an aging trajectory argue for conservative yield assumptions. Detached housing at 79.2% may suit long-term tenants, although investors should compare renovated stock with older homes before paying a premium.
Development Activity
Total DAs
132
Last 12 Months
28
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+55.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Tura Beach has a markedly older profile: the median age is 58, 18 years above the national comparison, and the 2.2-person average household is 0.3 below national. Overseas-born residents make up 16.9%, 4.7 percentage points below national, while university attainment is 28.7%, 1.4 points below. English ancestry is recorded for 1,649 people, followed by Irish at 420 and Scottish at 383. Christianity accounts for 1,693 residents and no religion for 1,446. This settled pattern is reinforced by 80.0% living at the same address five years earlier, so services and housing are likely to be shaped more by older owner-occupiers than by rapid newcomer turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.2%
Houses
15.9%
Townhouse
4.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is the clearest housing signal. Outright owners represent 59.2%, above the 23.4% with a mortgage and well above the 15.8% renting, which points to a mature owner base and relatively limited rental depth. Separate houses account for 79.2%, with 53.9% of dwellings having 3 bedrooms and 33.1% having 4 or more. Vacancy is 14.9%, so the lived-in market is smaller than the total dwelling count suggests and seasonal or occasional use may matter. Rent stress is 32.8%, compared with mortgage costs at 29.3% of income, while average household size is 2.2, below the national figure by 0.3. Compared with denser coastal centres, Tura Beach is more detached and space-oriented, but buyers should test upkeep costs and resale depth.
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $420.
$575
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $695 · units $500
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$659
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.9%
Unoccupied
255
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
32.8% stressed
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.8%
Couples with children
63.2%
Couples, no children
8.5%
Single parent
1,036
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 21.8% of employed residents, or 193 people, above Education at 11.2% and 99 people. Construction and Retail each represent 9.1% and 81 people, followed by Public Administration at 7.9% and 70. The occupation mix includes 266 Professionals, 189 Community and Personal Service workers, 186 Trades workers, 169 Managers and 155 Clerical and Administrative workers. Unemployment is 2.9%, but participation is only 44.3% because 1,520 people are outside the labour force, consistent with a median age of 58. Household income sits at the 29.3 percentile. SEIFA results range from decile 4 for education and occupation, to 5 for economic resources, 6 for relative disadvantage, and 4 for advantage and disadvantage. Compared with higher-income suburbs, this suggests a stable but less affluent local economy.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
1,328
Unemployed
39
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
49.3%
Part-time
44.3%
Participation
44.3%
Employed
1,289
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.7%
Postgraduate
5.7%
Born Overseas
16.9%
Dwellings
1,455
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for residents comfortable with driving. A substantial 76.9% travel as car drivers, compared with only 0.6% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling; 14.8% work from home, which softens the daily commute burden. The 7.01 square kilometre suburb has a density of 485.6 people per square kilometre, giving it a lower-intensity feel than a compact town centre. Community participation is a positive signal, with volunteering at 22.7%, while 6.1% of residents need assistance. Socioeconomic conditions are mixed: IRSAD is in decile 4, below the IRSD decile 6, so advantage and disadvantage are not evenly distributed. Compared with transit-oriented coastal areas, Tura Beach requires more planning for errands, appointments and services. Check current local crime mapping and travel times by address before committing.
Drive
76.9%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
14.8%
Population Forecast
+0.99%/yr
(+116 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth should be read as steady but age-led. The annual trend is 0.99%, and the primary migration driver is Balanced, so expansion is likely to be measured rather than driven by one strong intake stream. Across the wider area, population change is 17.7% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 5.8 points, the young share has fallen 1.9 points and the working share has fallen 2.7 points. Affordability is worsening, moving from 47.8% in 2011 to 50.1% in 2021, alongside 47.8% rent growth. Gentrification is classified as Not gentrifying at score 15, yet the trajectory is also marked Active at 45, suggesting visible renewal without a wholesale demographic reset. Compared with faster-growth corridors, Tura Beach is more likely to reward gradual holding strategies than speculative timing.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+45
Net Internal / yr
+82
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +15% since 2011, Net internal migration +82/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tura Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tura Beach a good suburb to live in?
Tura Beach can suit downsizers and established households seeking detached homes, with 59.2% owned outright and 79.2% separate houses. The trade-off is car dependence, as 76.9% drive and only 0.6% use public transport, while 14.9% vacancy may reflect seasonal or occasional use.
What is the median house price in Tura Beach?
A current median house price is not stated for Tura Beach, so buyers should compare recent settled sales by street, land size and condition. That matters because 53.9% of homes have 3 bedrooms, 33.1% have 4 or more, and 79.2% are separate houses.
What schools are in Tura Beach?
Families should check the nearest school options and the exact enrolment zone for each address, since local boundaries can extend beyond suburb lines. Household size averages 2.2 people, while couples with children make up 27.8% of families, making travel time an important consideration.
Is Tura Beach safe?
Use current NSW Police crime mapping and inspect the immediate street before deciding, rather than assuming that a coastal setting has lower risk. Tura Beach has 3,405 residents across 7.01 square kilometres, and incident patterns can vary by location, time and category.
Is Tura Beach good for property investment?
Investment conditions are mixed. Weekly rent is $420 and rent growth is 47.8%, but vacancy is 14.9% and rent stress is 32.8%. The 15.8% renter share is relatively small, while 27 development applications in 12 months could increase tenant choice.
How is Tura Beach's population changing?
Tura Beach has 3,405 residents today, with annual growth forecast at 0.99% and a Balanced migration driver. The wider area's 10-year population change is 17.7%, but the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.8 points and the young share down 1.9 points.
Are there many new developments in Tura Beach?
There were 27 development applications in the past 12 months, including a complying development certificate for 1 new dwelling and applications involving houses, subdivisions and alterations. This indicates ongoing building activity, although the number of completed homes may be lower than the application count.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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