North Turramurra

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of North Turramurra is around 4,879, reflecting a growth of 685 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 16.3% change from the previous population count of 4,194. The latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and validation of five new addresses contribute to this estimate, resulting in a population density of 421 persons per square kilometer. North Turramurra's growth rate exceeds that of its SA3 area (4.4%) and the broader SA4 region, indicating significant growth compared to surrounding areas. Overseas migration is identified as the primary driver for this growth trend. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for covered SA2 areas.

For other SA2 areas, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are projected to continue until 2041. According to these aggregated projections, the suburb is expected to experience an above-median population growth trend, increasing its population by 559 persons to reach approximately 5,438 by 2041. This projected increase represents a total rise of 11.5% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Turramurra, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Turramurra has seen around 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 26th, totalling approximately 50 homes. As of June 26th FY-26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is keeping up with demand, providing good choice for buyers.

Developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties, reflected in an average construction cost value of $791,000 per dwelling. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, North Turramurra shows lower building activity, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 50% standalone homes and 50% medium-high density housing, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The area has approximately 249 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Turramurra is expected to grow by 559 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Looking ahead, North Turramurra is expected to grow by 559 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects potentially affecting this region. Notable ones are Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, St Ives Indoor Sports Centre, and M1 Pacific Motorway Northbound Capacity improvement from Wahroonga to Mount Colah. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places North Turramurra well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

North Turramurra has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.1% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%.

Compared to Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%, North Turramurra's rate is lower at 2.0%. Workforce participation in North Turramurra is significantly lower, at 43.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 59.9% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

North Turramurra has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 1.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force also grew by 1.7%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced higher growth rates of 2.2% in employment and 2.3% in labour force. 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 North Turramurra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

North Turramurra's median income among taxpayers was $54,894 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $102,819 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By March 2026, estimated median and average incomes in North Turramurra would be approximately $60,559 and $113,430 based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in North Turramurra are at the 67th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 30.7% earning $4000+ weekly (1,497 residents). In contrast, the metropolitan region has the highest percentage of earners in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 40.0% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

North Turramurra's dwelling structures as per the latest Census were 71.1% houses and 28.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Turramurra was 61.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.1% and rented ones at 7.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,629, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in North Turramurra was $760 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, North Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,629 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Turramurra has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 71.3% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 28.0% and group households comprising 0.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in North Turramurra places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

North Turramurra's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (48.8%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and New South Wales (NSW) (32.2%). Bachelor degrees are the most common (30.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.2%). Vocational pathways make up 24.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 11.6%. Educational participation is high, with 26.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.6% in secondary education, 7.8% in primary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

North Turramurra has 36 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 28 different routes, offering a total of 375 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average being 211 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 85%, followed by trains at 7% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in North Turramurra, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 59.9% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 53 trips per day, equating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in North Turramurra is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

North Turramurra faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (3,290 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and heart disease, impacting 11.0% and 7.4% of residents respectively. Sixty-point-nine percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 48.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,356 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in North Turramurra was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Turramurra, surveyed in the year 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. It was found that 15.1% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, and 33.4% were born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 59.8% adherents.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, comprising 1.2% versus 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.7%, regional avg: 19.0%), Australian (20.9%) and Scottish (9.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh was overrepresented at 0.9% (regional avg: 0.4%), Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%), and South Australian at 1.2% (vs 0.5%).

North Turramurra ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in North Turramurra as of 2021 is 58 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above the national norm of 38 years. The 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in North Turramurra at 25.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.1% and the national average of 6.1%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 3.0%. Between 2021 and present, residents have aged by an average of 1.8 years, with the median age rising from 56 to 58. The 75-84 age group has grown from 16.5% to 25.9% of the population during this period. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 10.8% to 8.9%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 3.3% to 1.5%. Population forecasts for North Turramurra indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 29% (368 people), reaching 1,632 from 1,263. This growth will be entirely driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.