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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of South Turramurra's population is estimated at around 3,281 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 73 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,208 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,270, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,072 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. South Turramurra's 2.3% growth since census positions it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb 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. Considering the projected demographic shifts, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to decline by 46 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to grow by 96 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 in South Turramurra shows an average of around 5 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 25 homes. In FY-26 so far, 1 approval has been recorded. This averages out to about 2.7 new residents per year for each dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating healthy demand which supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $791,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, South Turramurra has markedly lower building activity, approximately 60.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, though recent construction activity has intensified. Nationally, this activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 50.0% standalone homes and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 99.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. South Turramurra has around 386 people per dwelling approval, showing a developed market.

With stable or declining population forecasts, South Turramurra 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 10% nationally

One project is identified by AreaSearch as likely impacting 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.

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The labour market in South Turramurra shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

South Turramurra has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In December 2025, 1,722 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in South Turramurra was 67.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, 62.3% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while construction is under-represented at 5.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited due to the predominantly residential nature of the area. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% and labour force increased by 1.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to South Turramurra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, although these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This ranks among top percentile nationally compared to 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, current estimates for median taxpayer income would be approximately $71,358 and average income $133,658 as of September 2025. Census 2021 data shows household incomes rank exceptionally at the 99th percentile with weekly earnings of $3,447. The largest segment comprises 44.1% earning $4000+ weekly (1,446 residents), differing from surrounding region patterns 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, ranking residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

South Turramurra's dwellings, as per the latest Census (2016), were 98.6% houses and 1.4% other dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Turramurra stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.1% and rented ones at 8.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in South Turramurra was $795, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, South Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 account for the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 11.5% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. As of the 2016 Census, 52.1% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees were the most prevalent at 33.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways accounted for 20.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 10.4%.

Educational participation was high, with 34.0% of residents enrolled in formal education as of the Census date. This included 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 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 30 distinct routes that facilitate a total of 1,123 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 156 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commutes in South Turramurra are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 84% of residents, while trains are used by 9%. The area has an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.8 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 62.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 160 trips per day across all routes, translating 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's health outcomes show excellent 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 75% of South Turramurra's total population (2,468 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in South Turramurra, affecting 6.5% and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 75.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. South Turramurra has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (593 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in South Turramurra are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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 of the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 23.1% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 32.7% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 50.7% adherents.

However, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 0.7% versus 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (25.8%) and Australian (22.3%) were the top groups, both higher than regional averages. Other ancestry made up 9.9%, lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Notably, Korean (2.0%), South Australian (1.1%), and French (0.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to regional figures.

South Turramurra's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in South Turramurra is 42 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group comprises 17.8% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 3.5%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is notably higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 14.0% to 16.5%, while the 35 to 44 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.9%. Population forecasts for South Turramurra in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 33%, reaching 315 people from 236. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.