Arncliffe vs Turrella
The verdict
Turrella is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.85M in Arncliffe. Arncliffe is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Arncliffe rates higher (68 vs 56/100 in Turrella).
Scores
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 |
| Transport | 95 | 97 |
| Education | 77 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,023 | 2,673 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,046 | $2,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 53.4% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 45.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Arncliffe High Growth · Turrella High Growth
Property
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.85M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $803K | $805K |
| House price YoY | 20.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $870 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 166 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 224 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 308 | 187 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,244 | 3,068 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arncliffe · Turrella
Transport
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320 m | 210 m |
Liveability
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.2 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Arncliffe | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,023 | 2,673 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,131 | 2,919 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,885 | 5,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.23% | 2.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Arncliffe or Turrella?
Arncliffe has the higher residential safety score (Arncliffe 68/100 vs Turrella 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Arncliffe or Turrella?
Turrella is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $1.85M.
Which has better schools, Arncliffe or Turrella?
Turrella has a higher average school ICSEA (Arncliffe 1052 vs Turrella 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Arncliffe or Turrella?
Turrella has the higher transport score (Arncliffe 95/100 vs Turrella 97/100).
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