Turrella Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Turrella Compares
Turrella vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Turrella | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,137 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $520 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 32 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2205 covers Turrella, an inland suburb of Sydney about 10 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Bayside (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Turrella has a population of 2,673 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,137, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 31 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Turrella includes a median weekly rent of $520, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 858 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Rental properties account for 44.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Turrella scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Turrella is part of the Kogarah - Rockdale statistical area in New South Wales.
Turrella Details
| Postcode | 2205 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,673 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,137/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $840/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $520 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population Density | 4179/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 858 |
| Australian Citizens | 67.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.93297 |
| Longitude | 151.14079 |
| Distance from Sydney | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner South West |
| Area (SA3) | Kogarah - Rockdale |
| Local Government | Bayside (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Barton |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 427 (16.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 347 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,123 (42.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 508 (19.0%) |
| 65+ years | 262 (9.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 121 (4.5%) |
| Arthritis | 106 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 106 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 63 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 39 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 97 (11.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 412 (49.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 220 (26.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 111 (13.2%) |
Suburbs Near Turrella
Same Postcode (2205)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.