Turramurra

Turramurra has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Turramurra's population is estimated at around 13,169 people. This reflects an increase of 319 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,850 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 13,146 residents based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,202 persons per square kilometer for Turramurra, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 2.5% growth since the census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for driving population growth in Turramurra during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Turramurra's population is expected to decline overall by 123 persons by the year 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to increase by 381 people over this period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Turramurra shows an average of 78 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 392 homes were approved, with a further 14 approved so far in FY-26. This averages to about 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is around $791,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, there have been $19.0 million in commercial approvals. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has 58.0% more building activity per person. The new building activity breakdown shows 63.0% standalone homes and 37.0% medium and high-density housing.

Turramurra reflects a low density area with around 165 people per approval. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Turramurra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, and The Gilroy. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Turramurra maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Turramurra has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In June 2025, 6,763 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 62.4%, comparable to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Turramurra had a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction had limited presence, with 4.6% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, labour force decreased by 0.5%, and employment decreased by 1.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Turramurra had a median taxpayer income of $70,879 and an average of $132,760 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This places Turramurra among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $79,817 (median) and $149,501 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Turramurra ranked highly nationally, between the 88th and 97th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 38.7% of the community (5,096 individuals) earned over $4,000 per week, differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category was predominant at 30.9%. The district exhibited considerable affluence with 50.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounted for 14.3% of income while strong earnings placed residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Turramurra displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Turramurra, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.1% houses and 31.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turramurra was at 40.6%, similar to Sydney metro, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.6%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,484, below the Sydney metro average of $3,500. The median weekly rent figure was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Turramurra's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $3,484 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $590.

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

Family households compose 80.8% of all households, including 45.3% couples with children, 25.7% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.9% and group households comprising 1.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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 is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 56.9% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational pathways account for 18.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education. Turramurra Public School serves the local community, with an enrollment of 549 students as of a recent count. The school's ICSEA score is 1174, indicating high educational advantage. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 4.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.6, leading many families to seek schooling outside Turramurra.

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

Transport analysis indicates 89 active stops in Turramurra, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 54 unique routes, facilitating 5,129 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent; residents typically live 145 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 732 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 57 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Turramurra, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (10,424 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 75.9% report no medical ailments, similar to the Greater Sydney average of 76.0%. As of 2021, 20.3% of Turramurra's population is aged 65 and over (2,673 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Turramurra is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Turramurra's population shows high cultural diversity, with 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 49.2%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, at 0.8% versus 2.5%.

Top ancestry groups are English (24.7%), Australian (18.9%), and Chinese (13.6%). Korean (2.2%) and South African (1.4%) ethnicities are notably higher than regional averages of 2.3% and 1.6%, respectively, while Russian is slightly overrepresented at 0.7%.

Turramurra hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Turramurra is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 years make up 15.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 14.8%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 4.8% to 3.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75-84 age cohort will increase by 357 people (39%), from 908 to 1,266 individuals. Notably, all population growth in Turramurra will be due to increases in the 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 15-24 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.