Turrella NSW 2205

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Turrella is a small southern Sydney suburb in the St George region, about 10 km south-west of the CBD, governed by Bayside Council. It sits beside Wolli Creek and has a transport-oriented residential character, with river or creek adjacency, tree canopy cover of 16.97%, T8 train access, many bus services, and typical CBD travel times of about 30 minutes by public transport or 20 minutes by car. Housing includes both houses and apartments, with houses slightly dominant. The suburb has a young median age of 29, generally average household income, and moderate safety. Aircraft noise is worth noting, as airport noise mapping affects parts of the area.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Turrella NSW 2205 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
39.2%
56.3%
4.5%
Houses (39.2%)
Apartments (56.3%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (4.5%)
House Price Range$1.4M–$2.4MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$598k–$1.2MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Turrella NSW 2205 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
53.5%
46.5%
On a major road (0%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Turrella NSW 2205.

Services in Turrella NSW 2205
Arncliffe
Tempe
Turrella
Wolli Creek

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Turrella NSW 2205, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Arncliffe West Infants School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Athelstane Public School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Kogarah High School
Developing level100% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Turrella NSW 2205 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
16.8%
64.9%
18.4%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0.6%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
4.9%
Of houses affected
Flood
1.3%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Turrella NSW 2205 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station100%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Turrella NSW 2205, tracked separately from apartments.

Turrella House Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$320k · 2000$412k · 2001$450k · 2002$545k · 2003$526k · 2004$495k · 2005$500k · 2006$484k · 2007$520k · 2008$520k · 2009$666k · 2010$684k · 2011$713k · 2012$799k · 2013$907k · 2014$1.3M · 2015$1.1M · 2016$1.3M · 2017$1.1M · 2018$980k · 2019$1.5M · 2021$1.3M · 2022$1.4M · 2023$1.8M · 2024$1.9M · 202519962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Turrella NSW 2205.

Median land value$1.2MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage12.5mOf houses affected
Median land size446m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool1.8%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Turrella NSW 2205, and how each pocket compares.

Median house priceDerived from sales
House sales12Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Turrella NSW 2205, tracked separately from houses.

Turrella Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$558k · 2012$575k · 2013$580k · 2014$685k · 2015$710k · 2016$723k · 2017$710k · 2018$683k · 2019$700k · 2020$678k · 2021$697k · 2022$709k · 2023$753k · 2024$796k · 202519962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Turrella NSW 2205, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment priceDerived from sales
Apartment sales23Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Turrella NSW 2205.

Median apartment rent$860Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Turrella NSW 2205, ranked by number of lots.

1
27 COOK ST, TURRELLA NSW 2205Large project (100+ lots)
2
2 LOFTUS ST, TURRELLA NSW 2205Medium project (51-100 lots)
3
130 TURRELLA ST, TURRELLA NSW 2205Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
1A VICTORIA ST, TURRELLA NSW 2205Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
5
19 HANNAM ST, TURRELLA NSW 2205Small project (<20 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Turrella NSW 2205 residents.

Professionals20%
Managers10%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Turrella NSW 2205 community.

Median age32Years
Median income$2,109Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
40%
60%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Turrella NSW 2205 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children57.3%
Married without children40.7%
Other2.2%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Turrella NSW 2205 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia45.3%
China11.4%
Lebanon4.6%
FYROM3.1%
Vietnam2.2%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Turrella NSW 2205 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity34%
Islam18.4%
No Religion8.9%

Crime in Turrella NSW 2205

How safe is Turrella NSW 2205? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Turrella NSW 2205: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Turrella NSW 2205 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Turrella NSW 2205 a good suburb for families?

Turrella NSW 2205 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. The suburb has some genuine family markers, including an average household size of 3.1 and a meaningful share of children, with 7.3% aged 0 to 4 and 10.5% aged 5 to 14, so there are clearly households raising kids here. Housing is also more family-friendly than many inner and middle-ring suburbs, with separate houses making up 54% of homes, although apartments still account for 43%, which keeps the feel more compact than a classic low-density family area. The main caution is that Turrella’s safety rating sits at 3 out of 5, so it reads as solid rather than especially calm, and the schooling data does not suggest it is a top-tier school-driven suburb. For buyers asking whether Turrella is a good suburb for families, the answer is yes for practical households who want access and a manageable base, but less so for those prioritising top-ranked schools or a quieter family setting.

What is it like to live in Turrella NSW 2205?

Living in Turrella NSW 2205 feels practical, established and transport-oriented rather than polished or village-like. Its character comes through as transport-adjacent residential, which usually means day-to-day life is shaped by convenience and movement more than café culture or prestige atmosphere. The suburb sits in the St George region and benefits from river or creek adjacency, which adds some natural relief, but canopy cover at 16.97% is modest, so Turrella does not read as especially leafy. Walkability is 3 out of 5, which means some local errands are manageable on foot, while retail and culture both sit at 2 out of 5, pointing to a quieter, less lifestyle-driven local scene. Safety at 3 out of 5 also supports a balanced view rather than a glowing one. So what is it like to live in Turrella? It suits buyers who value a practical Sydney base with some natural edges, but the trade-off is a more functional lifestyle and less everyday buzz than stronger lifestyle suburbs.

Is Turrella NSW 2205 well connected for commuting?

Turrella NSW 2205 is well connected for commuting, especially for buyers who rely on train access. The suburb has a train station on the T8 line, many bus services, and an average public transport commute to the Sydney CBD of about 30 minutes, with driving at around 20 minutes, which is a workable result by Sydney standards. That gives Turrella a genuine commuter advantage and makes it easier for people heading into the city or airport-linked corridors. There is no metro, light rail or ferry service, so the transport mix is not as broad as in some higher-profile inner suburbs, but the existing rail connection does a lot of the heavy lifting. For buyers searching for a suburb with good public transport, train access and a realistic CBD commute, Turrella performs well. The trade-off is that its strong connectivity is tied more to rail and buses than to a wide spread of transport modes, so some commuters may still feel more choice elsewhere.

Who does Turrella NSW 2205 suit best?

Turrella NSW 2205 suits best buyers who want a practical, connected suburb with a mixed housing base rather than a prestige or lifestyle-led address. With 54% separate houses and 43% apartments, it appeals to both house-focused families and buyers who want a more accessible apartment entry point in Sydney. The suburb also has a relatively young median age of 29, a rental share of 42.4%, and a resident profile led by professionals at 22.0%, followed by clerical and administrative workers and community and personal service workers. That suggests Turrella attracts working households who value function, commuting ease and manageable everyday living. Income levels are moderate rather than high-end, with median weekly personal income at $621 and median family income at $1,746, which reinforces that practical positioning. In buyer terms, Turrella is likely to suit first and second-step buyers, younger families and professionals who want access over prestige. It may suit large-space or highly school-driven buyers less well if they want a more established family enclave.

What are the pros and cons of living in Turrella NSW 2205?

The main trade-off in Turrella NSW 2205 is that you get strong transport practicality and a useful housing mix, but you give up some lifestyle polish and local buzz. On the plus side, Turrella has train access on the T8 line, many buses, a roughly 30-minute CBD public transport commute, and a housing mix that includes both houses and apartments, giving buyers more than one way into the suburb. It also has river or creek adjacency, which softens the setting a little. On the other hand, walkability is only 3 out of 5, while retail and culture are both 2 out of 5, so this is not a walk-everywhere or café-heavy suburb. Safety is 3 out of 5, which is reasonable but not a major drawcard. Buyers who care most about convenience and access may see Turrella as good value for what it offers. Buyers chasing a stronger lifestyle atmosphere, more greenery or a quieter feel may notice those compromises more.

What are property prices like in Turrella NSW 2205?

Property prices in Turrella NSW 2205 look mid-range to expensive in practical Sydney terms, with a clear gap between apartments and houses. In the past six months, apartments recorded a median sale price of $837,500 across 8 sales, while houses recorded a median of $1.67 million across 6 sales. That tells buyers that Turrella has a more approachable apartment entry point, but stepping into a house still requires a substantial budget. The spread also matters: apartment sales ranged from $820,000 to $1.51 million, and house sales ranged from $1.1 million to $1.835 million, so stock type and quality can move pricing quite a bit. For buyers researching house prices in Turrella or asking whether Turrella is expensive, the answer depends on property type. Apartments may offer value for commuters wanting train access, while houses still come with budget pressure. The trade-off is straightforward: you are paying for a connected Sydney location, even if the suburb’s lifestyle credentials are more practical than premium.