Bardwell Park vs Turrella
The verdict
Turrella is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.03M in Bardwell Park. Turrella has a shorter estimated CBD commute (25 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bardwell Park rates higher (100 vs 56/100 in Turrella).
Scores
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 77 | 79 |
| Liveability | 95 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,320 | 2,673 |
| Median age | 42 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,386 | $2,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 53.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 45.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Bardwell Park High Growth · Turrella High Growth
Property
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $1.14M | $805K |
| House price YoY | 20.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 86 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 224 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 86 | 187 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,552 | 3,068 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bardwell Park · Turrella
Transport
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 380 m | 210 m |
Liveability
| Bardwell Park | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bardwell Park | Turrella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,320 | 2,673 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,534 | 2,919 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,416 | 5,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.23% | 2.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bardwell Park or Turrella?
Bardwell Park has the higher residential safety score (Bardwell Park 100/100 vs Turrella 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Bardwell Park or Turrella?
Turrella is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.03M.
Which has better schools, Bardwell Park or Turrella?
Bardwell Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bardwell Park 1088 vs Turrella 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bardwell Park or Turrella?
Bardwell Park and Turrella have similar transport scores.
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