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 is 20,596 as of May 2026. From the 2021 Census, it was 20,251, showing an increase of 345 people (1.7%). This growth is inferred from ABS data: 20,594 in June 2025 and 33 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 997 persons per square kilometer. Turramurra's growth rate of 1.7% since the census is close to the SA3 area's 4.4%. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations will be applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Turramurra is expected to grow by 415 persons, reflecting an increase of 2.0% over the 16 years.

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

Turramurra has recorded approximately 95 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25479 homes were approved, with an additional 32 approved so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was recorded.

This indicates that new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties during this period was $724,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market by developers. In FY-26, $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. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Turramurra is forecasted to gain 412 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 40% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 67 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, and Turramurra Community Hub. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate is 2.8% as of December 2025. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year.

As of December 2025, 10,286 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3 percentage points lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Turramurra lags behind Greater Sydney at 61.5% compared to 68.8%. According to Census responses, 62.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Turramurra specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level but has a lower representation in construction at 5.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force grew by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

The median income among taxpayers in Turramurra SA2 was $68,277 during financial year 2023. The average income stood at $126,433 for the same period. These figures are higher than those of Greater Sydney, which had a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. By March 2026, estimates suggest that median income will be approximately $75,323 and average income around $139,481, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32%. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Turramurra rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. The largest segment of income earners comprises 37.7% earning $4,000 or more weekly, with a total of 7,764 residents falling into this category. This is in contrast to the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 49.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, and strong earnings place residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Turramurra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.3% houses and 26.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turramurra stood at 45.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.4% and rented ones at 15.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Turramurra was $610, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,500 versus 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 higher-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 account for 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 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

Turramurra's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than national and state averages. 54.4% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8%, 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, 9.3% in secondary, and 6.9% in tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 156 operational public transport stops in Turramurra, offering a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 75 different routes, facilitating 6,376 weekly passenger trips collectively. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 162 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car (80%), followed by train at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 62.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 910 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops relative to the location's centrepoint.

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

Turramurra's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 80% of Turramurra's total population (16,456 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Turramurra, affecting 7.3% and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 72.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Turramurra has 24.1% of residents aged 65 and over (4,967 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors in Turramurra are strong, they rank lower nationally compared to 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 25.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Turramurra, accounting for 51.6%. While Judaism comprises only 0.9%, this is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, English (26.3%) and Australian (19.9%) are the top groups, both higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 7.5% respectively. Chinese ancestry comprises 11.2%. Certain ethnic groups show significant representation: Korean at 1.9%, South Australian at 1.3%, and Russian at 0.6%.

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 (9.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.2% to 14.8%, while the 0-4 age group decreased from 4.5% to 3.0%. The 35-44 age group also saw a decrease, from 12.3% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Turramurra's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,819 people from the current 1,114. Notably, all population growth will be accounted for by the combined 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.