Question 1

Is Turrella a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Turrella is a small southern Sydney suburb centred on its station on the Illawarra line and edged by the remnant bushland of Wolli Creek Regional Park. Its streets mix compact post-war cottages and modest brick homes with pockets of low-rise units and light industrial sites along the rail corridor. The suburb is home to 2,673 people, with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $2,137 a week. Among families, couple families with children are the largest group, and most homes are owner-occupied while about 44.9% of dwellings are rented.

The area appeals to commuters, young families and professionals, with easy train access, motorway links, a handful of neighbourhood shops and cafes and larger retail centres a short drive away. Walking tracks along Wolli Creek provide nearby green space, and local works include an Easy Access upgrade for Turrella station, routine rail corridor renewals, council investigation of industrial-precinct renewal and embankment, path and landscaping works at Turrella Reserve. Whether Turrella suits you depends on how you value close transport links, nearby green space and a small-suburb feel.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Turrella?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Turrella take a large slice of what local households earned at the last Census. A house rent of $1,000 a week is about 46.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census ($2,137 a week), and a unit at $800 a week is about 37.4% of that income; the house rent represents a large share of income while the unit rent is a sizeable share. If you are renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the most relevant figures, and whether they feel expensive will depend on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Turrella a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most striking movement in Turrella over the past 12 months is house rents, which jumped 25.0%. Over the same period house values edged down 0.8%, so rental income from houses rose while their median value fell slightly.

Units tell a different story: unit values rose a modest 2.8% and unit rents climbed a solid 5.3%, so rent growth outpaced price growth for units this year. Whether that balance of stronger rent movement versus modest value change fits your goals depends on whether rental income or capital growth is your priority.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-0.8%	2.8%
Sold Past 3 months	3	6
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	23
Average rent Past 12 months	$1000	$800
Change in rent Past 12 months	25.0%	5.3%

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