Wolli Creek vs Turrella.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,379,261 and $1,802,800. Turrella edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Turrella (median $1,802,800) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Wolli Creek ($2,379,261). Over the past year, Turrella (+3.5%) ran 0.3 percentage points ahead of Wolli Creek (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Turrella (1063) sits above Wolli Creek (1059). Turrella skews owner-occupied (53%), Wolli Creek runs more rental-dense (34% owner).
For buyers
Turrella is the lower entry point at $1,802,800 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Turrella carries both higher gross yield (2.68% vs 2.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Turrella edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1059). Turrella also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Wolli Creek or Turrella cheaper to buy in?
Turrella has the lower median house price at $1,802,800, roughly 32% below Wolli Creek ($2,379,261). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wolli Creek or Turrella?
Over the past 12 months, Turrella grew +3.5% vs +3.2% in Wolli Creek, a gap of 0.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Wolli Creek or Turrella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Turrella scores 1063 vs 1059 in Wolli Creek. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Wolli Creek or Turrella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.68% in Turrella vs 2.03% in Wolli Creek. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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