Turramurra

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Turramurra's population is around 20,747 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 496 people (2.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,251 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,694 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,005 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Turramurra's 2.4% growth since the census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated, 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 around 95 residential properties granted approval per year, with 479 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 23 so far in FY-26. Given an average of only 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $724,000, showing that developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. Additionally, $19.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has slightly more development (22.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), maintaining 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 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 427 residents through to 2041 (from 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 60 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Turramurra Community Hub, Rohini Village Redevelopment, and Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Turramurra features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 0.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,286 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation lags significantly (61.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 62.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 5.2% of Turramurra's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while the labour force increased by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Turramurra. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Turramurra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase 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

The Turramurra SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Turramurra SA2's median income among taxpayers is $68,277 and the average income stands at $126,433, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $74,326 (median) and $137,635 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Turramurra, between the 84th and 96th percentiles nationally. The data shows the largest segment comprises 37.7% earning $4000+ weekly (7,821 residents), contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength emerges through 49.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income and 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 within Turramurra, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 73.3% houses and 26.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Turramurra was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 45.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.4%) or rented (15.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $610, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Turramurra's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 79.7% of all households, comprising 44.2% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 19.2% and group households comprising 1.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is 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

Educational attainment in Turramurra significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 54.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (8.9%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 156 active transport stops operating within Turramurra, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 75 individual routes, collectively providing 6,376 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 162 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 11% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 62.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 910 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Turramurra, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 80% of the total population (16,576 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.3% and 6.1% of residents, respectively, while 72.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 24.8% of residents aged 65 and over (5,139 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though they rank lower nationally than the broader 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 25.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. The main religion in Turramurra is Christianity, which makes up 51.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Turramurra are English, comprising 26.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 19.9% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 11.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 1.9% of Turramurra (vs 1.1% regionally), South Australian at 1.3% (vs 0.5%), and Russian at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).

Turramurra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The 45-year median age in Turramurra is significantly above Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has a higher concentration of 75 - 84 residents (9.3%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (5.5%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 12.2% to 14.6% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 4.5% to 3.3% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 12.3% to 11.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Turramurra's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 63% (717 people), reaching 1,854 from 1,136. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 age groups will see reduced numbers.