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Turlinjah NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Turlinjah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Turlinjah NSW is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Turlinjah is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Turlinjah is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Turlinjah has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Turlinjah has a population density of 10.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Turlinjah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turlinjah is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Turlinjah in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Turlinjah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Turlinjah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

#6006 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Turlinjah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (76) Female 47.6% (69)

Population Density

10.8

people per km²

144 people · 13.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Turlinjah Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Turlinjah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.8% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.2% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Turlinjah Country of Birth

Australia

83.3%

England

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Turlinjah Religion

No Religion

50.4%

Anglican

16.5%

Catholic

16.5%

Not stated

7.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.3%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Turlinjah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Turlinjah Employment

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Employed full-time

28.9% 33 people

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Employed part-time

25.4% 29 people

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Not in labour force

45.6% 52 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Turlinjah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.1%

Bachelor Degree

23.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Turlinjah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Professionals

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Managers

10.9%

Sales Workers

10.9%

Labourers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Turlinjah Field of Study

Health

21.6%

Architecture & Building

21.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.5%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Society & Culture

10.8%

Engineering

10.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Turlinjah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Turlinjah Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

33.3%

$4,000+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Turlinjah Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 57

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Separated

4.6% 6

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Divorced

13.8% 18

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Widowed

3.8% 5

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Never married

33.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Turlinjah Ancestry

English

39.6%

Australian

31.8%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

6.3%

Other

3.1%

German

2.1%

Maltese

2.1%

New Zealander

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Turlinjah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Primary — Government

20.8%

Vocational Education

16.7%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Turlinjah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 16

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Turlinjah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.8% 26

—

Not a volunteer

79.2% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Turlinjah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

13.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

47.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Turlinjah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Turlinjah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

36.5%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Turlinjah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

36.4%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Turlinjah Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

26.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Turlinjah Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

268

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Turlinjah Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Turlinjah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

13.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Turlinjah Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.3%

Couple — children under 15

33.7%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Turlinjah Military Service

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Previously served

4.2% 5

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Never served

95.8% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Turlinjah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 22

—

Did not provide

82.4% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Turlinjah Children Ever Born

No children

42.1%

2 children

23.7%

3 children

34.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Turlinjah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Turlinjah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.6%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

24.4%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Turlinjah Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

40.4%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Turlinjah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Turlinjah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Turlinjah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Turlinjah Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Turlinjah

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 19.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $638/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $5/wk

Eden

Income: $577/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $5/wk

Grenfell

Income: $554/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $75/wk

Harden

Income: $550/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $55/wk

Corowa

Income: $634/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $45/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $102/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $100/wk

Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $95/wk

Turlinjah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turlinjah

What is the population of Turlinjah NSW?

The population of Turlinjah NSW is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.8 people per km².Turlinjah is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Turlinjah?

The median personal income in Turlinjah NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Turlinjah is ranked #6,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Turlinjah?

Median rent in Turlinjah NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Turlinjah ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Turlinjah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turlinjah NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Turlinjah?

The median age in Turlinjah NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Turlinjah a good suburb to live in?

Turlinjah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 144.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13993. All dollar figures in AUD.