Turrella
NSW 2205 • Greater Sydney
About Turrella
Turrella is a small residential suburb in southern Sydney, located 10 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD within the Bayside Council area. With a population of around 2,700, it sits on the southern bank of Wolli Creek and is bordered by Earlwood, Bardwell Park, Arncliffe, and Wolli Creek. The suburb has a quiet, low-key character despite its good transport connections.
Turrella is predominantly residential with some light industrial areas near the railway station. Residents benefit from proximity to Wolli Creek and its walking tracks through natural bushland. The suburb offers affordable housing options compared to nearby Wolli Creek and Arncliffe, and is popular with commuters who appreciate the train access. Local amenities are modest, with residents often using nearby Arncliffe or Wolli Creek for shopping.
Turrella falls under postcode 2205 and is governed by Rockdale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockdale electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 410 — Bondi Junction via Marrickville 45 min
- 422 — Kogarah via Arncliffe 15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Turrella station provides direct CBD access on the T8 line
Train station is very accessible but local shops are limited.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Arncliffe Public School ICSEA 10289567 5060 Princes Hwy
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Arncliffe West Infants School ICSEA 10589567 7062 Loftus St
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Athelstane Public School ICSEA 10039567 3550 Athelstane Ave
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Corner of Kembla and Hirst Streets
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8 Forest Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Turrella, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Turrella by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Turrella Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Turrella" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
8 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 172
- 2. Lebanon 155
- 3. North Macedonia 73
- 4. Philippines 71
- 5. Vietnam 69
- 6. Brazil 51
- 7. Indonesia 37
- 8. England 34
- 9. Thailand 31
- 10. New Zealand 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)