Turramurra
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Turramurra reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Turramurra's population is approximately 20,738. This figure represents a growth of 487 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 20,251. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 20,694 in June 2024 and 35 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,004 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Turramurra's growth rate of 2.4% since the Census places it within 2.0 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.4%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Turramurra is projected to grow by 480 persons based on the latest population numbers, representing an increase of approximately 2.1% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Turramurra when compared nationally

Turramurra has recorded approximately 95 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25479 homes were approved, with a further 17 approved in FY26 to date. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was observed.

This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $724,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $19.0 million have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has slightly more development, at 22.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. The location has approximately 187 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Turramurra will gain 436 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Turramurra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Area performance is significantly influenced by local infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 61 such projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Turramurra Community Hub, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Turramurra presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.2%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Turramurra has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.2%.

In comparison to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, Turramurra's rate is 1.0% lower. Workforce participation in Turramurra is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a notably high concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.2% versus the regional average of 8.6%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force expansion of 2.9%, with a smaller unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Turramurra had a median income among taxpayers of $66,542. The average income stood at $124,637. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the national averages of $56,994 and $80,856 for Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $74,933 (median) and $140,354 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Turramurra rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 37.7% of residents (7,818 people), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 49.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Turramurra is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census in Turramurra, 73.3% of dwellings were houses while 26.8% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 68.8% of dwellings are houses and 31.3% are other types. Home ownership in Turramurra stood at 45.0%, with mortgaged properties at 39.4% and rented dwellings at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, aligning with the Sydney metro average. The median weekly rent was $610 compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Turramurra's median mortgage repayments were higher at $3,500 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Turramurra features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 44.2% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Turramurra demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Turramurra is notably high, with 54.4% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.9% and certificates 8.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education. Turramurra's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,357 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1138. Educational provision is conventional, split between two primary and two secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.4, below the regional average of 20.6, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 147 active transport stops in Turramurra, including both train and bus services. These stops are served by 78 individual routes, offering a total of 5,704 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 162 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is 814 trips per day, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Turramurra is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Turramurra shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. The private health cover rate is notably high at approximately 80%, covering around 16,631 people (national average: 55.3%).

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3% and 6.1% respectively. Around 72.8% of residents report no medical ailments (Greater Sydney average: 76.0%). The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 24.2% or around 5,020 people (Greater Sydney average: 20.2%). Health outcomes among seniors in Turramurra are particularly robust, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Turramurra is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Turramurra's cultural diversity is notable, with 25.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Turramurra, making up 51.6%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.9% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.3%), Australian (19.9%), and Chinese (11.2%), the latter being lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Notably, Korean (1.9%) is overrepresented compared to the region's 2.3%, as are South African (1.3% vs 1.6%) and Russian (0.6% vs 0.5%).

Turramurra hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Turramurra is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.0%), but fewer individuals aged 25-34 (5.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 12.2% to 14.5%, while the 0-4 age group declined from 4.5% to 3.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Turramurra's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 69% (754 people), reaching a total of 1,854 from the previous figure of 1,099. Notably, all population growth will be accounted for by the combined 65+ age groups, reflecting Turramurra's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 55-64 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.