# Demographics & Identity — Turrella

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Turrella (Suburb / Locality)

A typical resident in Turrella is just 32, making it noticeably younger than most of Australia. This young age profile shapes the local feel, with a population of 2,673 people living in the area.

The typical resident is 32, which is among the lowest for similar areas and noticeably younger than the national figure of 38.

Most people are either married (45.9%) or have never been married (42.5%). Those identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander make up 1.2% of the population, a little below the national figure of 3.2%.

Young adults aged 25 to 44 make up the largest group at 42.1%. Seniors are few here, with those aged 65 and over at 9.6%, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 17.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,673 | +67.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 32 yrs | -5.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +54.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 9.6% | -6.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.0% | -35.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.6% | +97.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 42.1%, Older adults (45–64) 18.7%, Children (0–14) 16.0%, Youth (15–24) 13.0%, Seniors (65+) 9.6%

**Marital status** — Married 45.9%, Never married 42.5%, Divorced 6.5%, Widowed 2.6%, Separated 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14000/turrella/topic/demographics-identity