Turrella
At a median age of 32, Turrella's population is 8 years younger than the national average, and more than half of residents were born overseas, which is 31 percentage points above the national rate. The suburb packs 2,673 people into just 0.64 square kilometres, giving a density of 4,179 residents per km2. Household incomes sit in the 81.5th percentile nationally, well above average, yet 44.9% of residents rent rather than own. University qualifications reach 51.1%, which is 21 points higher than the national figure. These signals together point to a young, educated, internationally connected community where renting is the dominant tenure by choice or cost.
Population
2,673
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,137/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$815K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price in Turrella is $815,000, based on 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices climbed from $785,000 in 2024 to $915,000 in 2025, a 16.6% one-year rise, outpacing many comparable inner-south Sydney suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.0%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the Sydney-tier pricing. The dwelling mix is nearly split between separate houses at 47.0% and apartments at 44.9%, giving buyers more choice of type than in purely apartment-heavy precincts. Two-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 32.9%, followed by 3-bedroom at 30.6% and 4-plus at 23.0%. Compared to the national mortgage stress benchmark, buyers here sit in a more manageable position relative to their incomes.
For Buyers
The median house price in Turrella is $815,000, based on 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices climbed from $785,000 in 2024 to $915,000 in 2025, a 16.6% one-year rise, outpacing many comparable inner-south Sydney suburbs. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.0%, below the 30% stress threshold despite the Sydney-tier pricing. The dwelling mix is nearly split between separate houses at 47.0% and apartments at 44.9%, giving buyers more choice of type than in purely apartment-heavy precincts. Two-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 32.9%, followed by 3-bedroom at 30.6% and 4-plus at 23.0%. Compared to the national mortgage stress benchmark, buyers here sit in a more manageable position relative to their incomes.
For Investors
A 44.9% renter share is notably higher than the national average, providing a deep tenant pool. Weekly rent of $520 against an $815,000 median implies a gross yield of roughly 3.3%, modest but more workable than inner-Sydney prestige markets. The vacancy rate is 6.9%, which is elevated and suggests some oversupply in the rental segment, so investors should target low-vacancy pockets rather than assuming all stock performs equally. Development activity is low at 5 applications in the past 12 months, meaning existing supply faces little new competition in the short term. The 16.6% price growth from 2024 to 2025 indicates strong capital appreciation, driven by the suburb's young, income-earning, migrant-majority demographic whose numbers continue to grow. Rent-to-income at 24.3% remains below the 30% stress level, keeping tenant affordability intact.
Development Activity
Total DAs
63
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-45.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 32 sits 8 years below the national figure, producing a predominantly working-age community. Overseas-born residents make up 52.6%, which is 31 percentage points above national, making Turrella a majority-migrant suburb. Ancestry is led by Lebanese (413), Chinese (363) and English (354) communities, and Arabic is the most spoken non-English language at 216 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 71 and Macedonian at 55. University qualifications reach 51.1%, which is 21 points higher than the national average, and the dominant occupation is Professionals at 319 workers, reflecting the educated younger workforce. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, consistent with larger family units typical of communities with stronger cultural ties to extended family living.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
47.0%
Houses
8.1%
Townhouse
44.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses and apartments are almost equally split at 47.0% and 44.9% respectively, an unusually balanced mix compared to most suburban markets which skew heavily one way. Tenure breaks down as 44.9% renting, 31.9% mortgaged and 23.2% owned outright, so renters outnumber both owner categories, which is above the national norm. Two-bedroom dwellings lead at 32.9%, with 3-bedroom at 30.6% and studio or 1-bedroom at 13.5%. The median house price grew from $785,000 in 2024 to $915,000 in 2025, a 16.6% increase over one year, making it one of the stronger short-term growth stories in inner-south Sydney. Mortgage-to-income at 27.0% and rent-to-income at 24.3% both stay below the 30% threshold, indicating the local population can absorb current pricing without widespread financial stress.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$520
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$840
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.9%
Unoccupied
64
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.4%
Couples, no children
2,057
Total families
Economy & Employment
Professional and technical services lead local employment at 13.4% of workers (120 people), followed by Healthcare at 10.5% (94), Construction at 10.2% (91) and Transport at 9.2% (82). By occupation, Professionals (319) and Clerical/Admin staff (182) account for the two largest groups, consistent with the 51.1% university qualification rate. The unemployment rate is 7.2% and the full-time employment rate is 60.9%, with 414 residents working part-time. Participation at 50.9% is below average, partly because the suburb has 802 people not in the labour force, some of whom are likely students or caregivers given the 32 median age and large household sizes. Weekly personal income of $840 and household income in the 81.5th percentile nationally indicate that those who are employed earn well above the national average.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
31.9%
Participation
50.9%
Employed
1,058
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.1%
Postgraduate
13.7%
Born Overseas
52.6%
Dwellings
855
Transport to Work
Public transport accounts for 19.5% of commuters, above many comparable suburbs, which reflects the suburb's inner-south positioning within the Sydney rail and bus network. Cars remain dominant at 70.9% of commuters, and active transport at 1.6% is low. No schools are recorded within the Turrella boundary, so families draw on institutions in neighbouring suburbs such as Arncliffe and Wolli Creek. Crime data is not available in this dataset for Turrella. The rent-to-income ratio of 24.3% and mortgage-to-income of 27.0% both sit below the 30% threshold, meaning housing costs are manageable compared to many other inner-Sydney postcodes. Volunteering is modest at 7.4%, and 4.4% of residents need daily assistance, which is consistent with the young, working-age age profile rather than an older care-dependent population.
Drive
70.9%
Public Transport
19.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Turrella compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turrella a good suburb to live in?
Turrella offers inner-south Sydney proximity at a median house price of $815,000, with household incomes in the 81.5th percentile nationally. The suburb is young, with a median age of 32 (8 years below national), and university qualifications reach 51.1%. The main trade-offs are a 44.9% renter majority and a 6.9% vacancy rate in the rental market.
What is the median house price in Turrella?
The median house price is $815,000 based on 2024-2025 PSI data. Prices rose 16.6% from $785,000 in 2024 to $915,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $520 and monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.0%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Turrella?
No schools are recorded within the Turrella boundary (postcode 2205) in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Arncliffe, Wolli Creek and Tempe. Despite the absence of local schools, 51.1% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 21 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Turrella safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Turrella in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb sits in the 81.5th income percentile nationally and has a 7.4% volunteering rate, consistent with a stable working community. The young median age of 32 and high 51.1% university qualification rate are generally associated with lower disadvantage outcomes.
Is Turrella good for property investment?
A 44.9% renter share provides a deep tenant pool and weekly rent of $520 implies a gross yield near 3.3% against the $815,000 median. The 16.6% price growth from 2024 to 2025 is strong. The 6.9% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants scrutiny, but low development activity of only 5 approvals in 12 months limits new supply competition.
How is Turrella's population changing?
Turrella has a young base with a median age of 32, which is 8 years below national. The 26.8% residential turnover rate indicates moderate churn, typical of migrant-majority and renter-heavy suburbs. More than half of residents (52.6%) were born overseas, which is 31 percentage points above the national average, suggesting continued demand from new arrivals.
What languages are spoken in Turrella?
About 52.6% of residents were born overseas, which is 31 percentage points above national. Arabic is the most spoken non-English language at 216 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 71, Macedonian at 55, Cantonese at 43 and Portuguese at 29. Lebanese (413) and Chinese (363) are among the top ancestry groups in the suburb.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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