Median house price
$950k
+0.8% change
NSW · Bega Valley Council
Tura Beach, 2548
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,498
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
58
Median income
$1,280/wk
Employment rate
43%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$950,000
Languages at home
4.1%non-English
Most common: German, Afrikaans, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Well away from Sydney, Tura Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and space. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.
Open space is thinner than in many coastal suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The desirability picture is around average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus growth momentum relative to similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Tura Beach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$555/wk
Houses $710 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
3,498
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#20
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 29% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2071st in Australia
- State rank
- 619th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #20 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #63 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 70
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $950,000
- Median price change
- +0.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,498(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 50th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +18
- Change in 5 years
- +101
- Growth rank in NSW
- 50th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,700), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,405
- Median age
- 58
- Median household income / week
- $1,280
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 255 of 1,713
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 43%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,152 / 231 / 72
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 132
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 58
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 106 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.8%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
- Other Offences31
- Steal From Retail Store31
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Pacific Way After Bournda Cct
- Pacific Way After Flora Ct
- Pacific Way At The Dress Cir
- Pacific Way At The Peninsula
- Pacific Way Opp Headland Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 9 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Well connected by public transport — 75 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 70/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Shopping(3)
- Woolworths PetrolConvenience store
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Health & services(1)
- Discount ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(10)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (9)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(4)
4 bus stops
Other(5)
- Harvey NormanDepartment Store
- Merimbula Rainforest NurseryGarden Centre
- Parking (6)
- Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Pambula District Hospital (8.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 80
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 188 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 8 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure20 SHEARWATER COURT TURA BEACH 2548Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)31 SURF CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 CASSIA PLACE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation39 THE FAIRWAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
April 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah116 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support18 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision2 SHEARWATER COURT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 TURA BEACH DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space4 CASSIA PLACE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BOURNDA CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 KIRA LANI COURT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 THE DRESS CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
August 2025
- Shop top housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure3 TURA BEACH DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space103 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)50 SURF CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14B ELIZABETH PARADE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise2 13 TURA BEACH DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure113 HEADLAND DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12B ELIZABETH PARADE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah56 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Swimming pool21 THE FAIRWAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures1 ALANNAH CLOSE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool64 SURF CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 HIGH CRESCENT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)11 CASEY JAYNE COURT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space69 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure73 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)112 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Supporting Development292 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision249 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support116 GOLF CIRCUIT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
April 2024
- Commercial development; Subdivision; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 TURA BEACH DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space500 SAPPHIRE COAST DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)514 SAPPHIRE COAST DRIVE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool10B SURF CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Subdivision5 Tura beach drive Tura Beach NSWDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 SURF CIRCLE TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah11 PACIFIC WAY TURA BEACH 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 BANKSIA COURT TURA BEACH 2548Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.9 km away).
Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%
1.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Tura BeachLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- MerimbulaLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
- Merimbula CentralLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- PambulaLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- WolumlaLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)10.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bega Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.