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

Turramurra's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 20,733. This figure represents an increase of 482 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 20,251. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,694 in June 2024 and the addition of 33 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 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), indicating competitive 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 the years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with Turramurra expected to grow by 480 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in a total increase of 2.1% 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 FY25, a total of 479 homes have been approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, each new dwelling constructed has accommodated approximately 0.8 new residents annually.

This supply pace matches or exceeds demand, providing ample buyer choice and supporting population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is $791,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $19.0 million have been registered, signifying steady commercial investment activity in Turramurra.

Compared to Greater Sydney's average, Turramurra has seen slightly more development, approximately 22.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises 62.0% detached dwellings and 38.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. The location has an approximate population density of 187 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low-density market. Population forecasts project Turramurra will gain 441 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 61 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Turramurra Community Hub, Rohini Village Redevelopment, and Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development. Most relevant projects are listed below.

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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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%.

As of June 2025, 10,400 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Turramurra is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a notable concentration 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%. Labour force levels in Turramurra decreased by 0.3% over the year to June 2025, while employment decreased by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years.

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 on 30 June 2022 for financial year 2022, Turramurra had a median income among taxpayers of $66,542. The average income level stood at $124,637. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to the national median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Turramurra's median income would be approximately $74,933 as of September 2025, with the average estimated to be around $140,354. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census conducted on 10 August 2021, household incomes in Turramurra rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 96th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the majority of residents, 37.7% or 7,816 people, fall within the $4,000+ income bracket, which differs from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is most prevalent at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of residents, 49.1%, earn more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing expenses account for 14.2% of income, and Turramurra residents rank highly in terms of disposable income, placing them in the 96th 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

In Turramurra, as per the latest Census, 73.3% of dwellings were houses while 26.8% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. 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 Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $610 compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Turramurra's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 compose 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% in NSW. The area has a strong educational advantage, with bachelor degrees being the most common at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, 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 reaching 2,357 students as of the latest available data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, 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, indicating 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 indicates 147 active transport stops in Turramurra, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 78 individual routes, collectively facilitating 5,704 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 162 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 814 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 young and elderly residents. Common health conditions have low prevalence: arthritis affects 7.3%, asthma impacts 6.1%, while 72.8% report no medical ailments.

Private health cover is high, at approximately 80% of the total population (16,627 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 24.2% aged 65 and over (5,019 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Health outcomes among seniors in Turramurra are notably strong, 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, comprising 51.6%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented in Turramurra at 0.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 2.5%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.3%), Australian (19.9%), and Chinese (11.2%), which is lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Korean is overrepresented at 1.9%, South African at 1.3%, and Russian at 0.6%.

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 national 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 age group of 15 to 24 years has increased from 12.2% to 14.5%, while the age group of 0 to 4 years has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Turramurra's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 69%, adding 755 people and reaching a total of 1,854 from the current figure of 1,098. Notably, all population growth will be accounted for by those aged 65 and above, reflecting Turramurra's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the age groups of 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 are projected to decrease in numbers.