Turramurra

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

Turramurra's population was 20,738 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 487 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,251. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,694 in June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses 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 is within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population growth is anticipated to be at the lower quartile level, with the area expected to grow by 480 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 2.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Turramurra has recorded approximately 95 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25479 homes were approved, with a further 18 approved in FY26 so far. On average, over these five years, each dwelling constructed accommodates around 0.8 new residents per year.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $724,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $19.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has slightly more development, with 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, providing options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. The location has approximately 187 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts indicate Turramurra will gain 436 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 61 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, and The Gilroy. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Turramurra ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Turramurra has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. In comparison to Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, Turramurra's is 1.0% lower. Workforce participation in Turramurra is similar to that of Greater Sydney at 60.0%. The key industries for employment among Turramurra residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Professional & technical services have particularly high representation, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Analysis of SALM and ABS data from September 2024 to September 2025 indicates that labour force levels increased by 0.5%, while employment decreased by 0.1%. This resulted in an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points in Turramurra. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and the labour force expand by 2.4%, with a smaller increase in unemployment at 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs. The state's unemployment rate is 3.9%, which compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Turramurra SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $66,542 and an average income of $124,637. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% between financial years 2022 and 2025 (September), current estimates would be approximately $74,933 for median income and $140,354 for average income as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Turramurra rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $4,000+ bracket dominates with 37.7% of residents (7,818 people), unlike regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence in Turramurra, with 49.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income, placing them within the 95th percentile nationally. 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

Dwelling structure in Turramurra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.3% houses and 26.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turramurra was at 45.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (15.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $610 compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households making up 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 higher than national and state averages. As of the 2016 Census, 54.4% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). University graduates make up 33.5%, postgraduate qualifications account for 17.0%, and graduate diplomas are held by 3.9%. Vocational pathways comprise 19.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 8.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

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

Service frequency averages 814 trips per day across all routes, 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 across both young and elderly age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 80% of its total population of 16,631 have private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.3%) and asthma (6.1%), while 72.8% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 76.0%. As of 2021, 24.2% of Turramurra residents are aged 65 or over (5,020 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Turramurra are notably strong, outperforming the general population in various health metrics.

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'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, representing 51.6%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.9% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (26.3%), Australian (19.9%), and Chinese (11.2%), lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Korean, South African, and Russian ethnicities show notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages.

Turramurra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Turramurra is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.7%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.2% to 14.5%, while the population aged 0-4 decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the age group of 85 and above will grow by 69%, reaching 1,854 people from a previous total of 1,099. The combined population aged 65 and above will account for all of Turramurra's population growth, reflecting its aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations aged 55-64 and 15-24 are expected to decrease in number.