South Turramurra

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population for South Turramurra statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,281. This reflects an increase of 73 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,208. The current resident population estimate of 3,270 by AreaSearch, following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date, indicates this growth. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,072 persons per square kilometer. South Turramurra's 2.3% growth positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilised. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline of 49 persons overall by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 87 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in South Turramurra according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for South Turramurra shows an average of approximately five new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated twenty-five homes. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded.

Each dwelling has resulted in an average of 2.6 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand for housing in the area. The average construction cost value of new homes is $791,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Turramurra has significantly lower building activity, at 60.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, construction activity has recently intensified in the area. Nationally, development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New developments consist of an equal split between standalone homes (50.0%) and townhouses or apartments (50.0%).

This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable change from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently 99.0% houses. South Turramurra has around 386 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. With stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

South Turramurra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

One project identified by AreaSearch is expected to impact the area: Senso Epping. Other key projects include Pacific Highway Upgrades from Turramurra to Wahroonga, Northern Sydney Freight Corridor Stage 2, and Fox Valley Rd in Wahroonga. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in South Turramurra shows above-average strength when compared nationally

South Turramurra has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Over the past year, it has shown relative employment stability. As of September 2025, 1718 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in South Turramurra stands at 66.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

South Turramurra has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented, with only 5.3% of South Turramurra's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.2% in South Turramurra, while labour force increased by 0.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment has contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Turramurra's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

South Turramurra suburb shows median taxpayer income of $65,550 and average income of $122,780 in latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $71,358 (median) and $133,658 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household incomes rank exceptionally at 99th percentile ($3,447 weekly). Largest earnings segment comprises 44.1% earning $4000+ weekly (1,446 residents), differing from surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. Higher earners represent substantial presence with 55.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within 98th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 10th decile.

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

In South Turramurra, as per the latest Census, 98.6% of dwellings were houses while 1.4% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney's metropolitan area where 68.8% of dwellings were houses and 31.3% were other types. Home ownership in South Turramurra stood at 41.8%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest being mortgaged (50.1%) or rented (8.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, aligning with Sydney's average, while the median weekly rent was $795 compared to Sydney's $630. Nationally, South Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 86.7% of all households, including 56.0% couples with children, 21.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

South Turramurra demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

South Turramurra has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. A total of 52.1% hold university qualifications, surpassing both the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 10.4%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 10.5% 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

South Turramurra has 24 active public transport stops operating. These are mixed bus stops serviced by 30 routes providing a total of 1,123 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically located 156 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 160 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

South Turramurra shows excellent health outcomes across all ages. The prevalence of common health conditions is very low. Approximately 75% of South Turramurra residents have private health cover, compared to 78.8% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.5% and 6.1% of residents respectively. 75.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to the 76.0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 17.5% of South Turramurra's population is aged 65 and over (574 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in South Turramurra are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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

South Turramurra, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, has a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home (23.1%) compared to most local areas. Additionally, 32.7% of South Turramurra's population was born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in South Turramurra, with 50.7% adherents, but Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, at 0.7% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.8%), Australian (22.3%), and Other (9.9%). Notably, Korean (2.0%) and South African (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in South Turramurra relative to regional averages of 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively, while French ethnicity is slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

South Turramurra's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in South Turramurra is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 18.2% of the population in South Turramurra, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 3.5%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national average of 12.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 14.0% to 16.4%, while the 35 to 44 age group has declined from 12.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in South Turramurra. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 37%, reaching 310 people from the current 226. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.