Turramurra

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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count for Turramurra stands at approximately 20,596 in May 2026. Compared to the 20,251 citizens recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a rise of 345 residents, or 1.7%. The calculation is derived using the ABS June 2025 estimate of 20,594 residents alongside 33 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. The resulting population density is 997 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed in similar studied regions. The post-census expansion rate of 1.7% is within 2.7 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's growth of 4.4%, highlighting solid expansion dynamics. The primary contributor to local population increases was overseas migration, which served as the sole source of population growth in recent periods.

AreaSearch utilizes projections for each SA2 region published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as the base reference year. If a specific SA2 area lacks this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 base year are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns from these sources are extended to project demographic shifts from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to growth matching the lower quartile of national statistics, with the local population projected to increase by 415 individuals by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP data, representing a cumulative 16-year gain of 2.0%.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Turramurra when compared nationally

Development approvals in Turramurra average approximately 95 residential properties annually, with 479 approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 42 approvals documented during FY-26 to date. Given that only 0.2 new residents have arrived for each approved home over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction is successfully satisfying or outstripping local demand, enhancing options for buyers and allowing for population gains that could exceed forecasts. The average construction cost for these new builds is $724,000, illustrating a developer focus on high-end property segments. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $19.0 million have been recorded during the current financial year, pointing to steady business development.

Residential building activity in Turramurra is slightly higher than the regional benchmark, running 22.0% above the Greater Sydney average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, supporting healthy consumer choice while maintaining demand for existing properties. Out of all recent construction projects, 62.0% consist of detached houses while 38.0% comprise medium and high-density developments, offering a diverse selection ranging from spacious family residences to budget-friendly townhouses and apartments. With an average of 188 people per approved dwelling, the suburb exhibits characteristic low-density traits.

Long-term forecasts estimate that Turramurra will add 412 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current pace of residential construction should be sufficient to meet this incoming demand, sustaining a positive environment for purchasers and facilitating potential growth beyond official forecasts.

Turramurra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure, development projects, and urban planning policies are key factors influencing neighborhood performance. A total of 67 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential local impacts. Significant projects include the Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, and the Turramurra Community Hub, with key details provided for the most relevant initiatives.

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Employment conditions in Turramurra demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong concentration of professionals in the technology industry, a low unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.0% over the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 10,355, representing an unemployment rate that is 1.7% lower than the 4.1% rate in Greater Sydney. However, the labor participation rate of 61.7% is lower than the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census records show that 62.8% of employed individuals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

Local residents are predominantly employed in the professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The professional & technical services sector is notably prominent, with employment levels reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction workers represent only 5.2% of the local workforce, compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment options within the area are relatively limited.

Analysis of SALM and ABS data by AreaSearch indicates that employment levels rose by 2.0% and the labour force grew by 1.4% during the year to March 2026, which resulted in a 0.6 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with only a marginal reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide additional context for potential future demand within Turramurra. These forecasts span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. National employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Turramurra's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

Tax data compiled by AreaSearch from the latest postcode-level ATO releases for financial year 2023 indicates that the Turramurra SA2 recorded a median taxpayer income of $68,277 and an average income of $126,433. These figures are high on a national scale and compare to Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at roughly $75,323 for the median and $139,481 for the average. Census records place household, family, and individual incomes in Turramurra between the 84th and 96th percentiles across Australia. Income distribution statistics show that 37.7% of residents, representing 7,764 people, earn weekly incomes of $4,000 or more, whereas the dominant bracket in the wider region is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. High earners are highly represented, with 49.1% of the community earning over $3,000 weekly, which reflects substantial household purchasing power. Housing costs consume 14.2% of income, while strong household earnings place local residents in the 95th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.

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

The local dwelling profile at the latest Census consisted of 73.3% separate houses and 26.8% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in Turramurra are higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 45.0%, while mortgaged properties make up 39.4% and rental properties account for 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,500 is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $610 is higher than the metro average of $470. Nationally, mortgage payments in Turramurra are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Families make up 79.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 44.2%, couples without children at 26.5%, and single parent households at 8.1%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.3%, with single person households accounting for 19.2% and group households representing 1.2%. The median household size of 2.8 persons is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Academic achievement in Turramurra is higher than regional averages, with 54.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational trend supports resident participation in professional and knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.8% of the population aged 15+, including advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 8.9%.

A significant proportion of the population participates in education, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in study. This group is distributed across primary schools at 10.0%, secondary schools at 9.3%, and tertiary institutions at 6.9%.

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

Public transport infrastructure includes 156 active transit stops within Turramurra, providing access to both train and bus services. These stops support 75 unique routes, which host 6,376 passenger trips per week. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 162 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 80% and train travel at 11%. Car ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 62.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

Transit services average 910 daily trips across all routes, representing approximately 40 weekly departures per individual stop. The associated map displays the 100 closest transit stops to the central coordinate of the suburb.

Turramurra's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health indicators in Turramurra reflect favorable outcomes, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, showing low rates of common health conditions across all demographic groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 80% of the population, or 16,456 people, holding private policies. This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.3% and 6.1% of the population respectively, while 72.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 24.1% of the population, representing 4,967 individuals, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health outcomes for local seniors are positive, although they rank lower nationally relative to the rest of the local population.

Turramurra was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Turramurra exhibits notable cultural diversity, with 25.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 37.5% born in another country. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 51.6% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestral background, the three most common heritages in Turramurra are English at 26.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 19.9%, and Chinese at 11.2%. There are also differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds, with Korean ancestry representing 1.9% of residents compared to 1.1% regionally, South Australian ancestry at 1.3% compared to 0.5%, and Russian ancestry at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.

Turramurra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Turramurra is 45 years, which is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has a higher proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age range at 9.1% and a lower proportion of 25 - 34 year-olds at 6.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.2% to 14.8% of the population, while the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 4.5% to 3.0% and the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 11.3%. Projections for 2041 indicate shifts in the age profile, led by a 63% increase in the 85+ group, which is expected to rise by 704 people from 1,114 to 1,819. The combined cohorts aged 65 and older are projected to account for 100% of net population growth, while the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience decreases in numbers.