Turramurra

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Turramurra statistical area (Lv2) is around 13,157. This reflects an increase of 307 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,850. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of resident population at 13,129 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), and an additional 27 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,200 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth rate of 2.4% since census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.3%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration was primarily driving this growth.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline overall by 125 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are anticipated to grow, with a projected increase of 380 people in this cohort over this period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Turramurra shows an average of 77 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 386 homes were approved, with a further 15 approved so far in FY-26. This averages out to around 0.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The supply of new dwellings is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. Developers are focusing on the premium market, with an average construction cost value of $791,000 for new dwellings. There have been $15.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has 56.0% more building activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers.

New building activity shows a mix of housing types, with 62.0% standalone homes and 38.0% medium and high-density housing. Turramurra reflects a low density area, with around 155 people per approval. Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Twenty-eight infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include key projects such as Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Turramurra Community Hub, Rohini Village Redevelopment, and Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Turramurra ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Turramurra has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is notably represented.

Unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025. Employment stability was relatively consistent over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In September 2025, 6,681 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 employment sectors for residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Turramurra has a high specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Construction employment is limited at 4.6%, compared to 8.6% regionally. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force increased by 0.2% while employment decreased by 0.4%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force expansion of 2.4%, with a smaller unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth 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 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting 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 suburb of Turramurra has a median taxpayer income of $70,879 and an average of $132,760 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This places it among the 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, current estimates would be approximately $77,159 (median) and $144,523 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census shows that household, family and personal incomes in Turramurra rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 38.7% of the community earns over $4,000 per week (5,091 individuals), differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. The district exhibits considerable affluence with 50.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 96th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Turramurra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 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 stood at 40.6%, similar to Sydney metro, with the rest either mortgaged (39.6%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,484, below Sydney metro's average of $3,500. Median weekly rent in Turramurra was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 19.2%, consisting of 17.9% lone person households and 1.2% group households. 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 notably higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data (2016), 56.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold 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% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above - advanced diplomas make up 10.4% and certificates 7.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 7.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 95 active stops operating in Turramurra. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 51 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 5,832 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 145 meters to the nearest stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 833 trips per day, resulting in approximately 61 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 a 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 (10,415 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1% and 6.1% of residents respectively. A total of 75.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the Greater Sydney figure of 76.0%. As of 2021, 20.3% of Turramurra's population is aged 65 and over (2,670 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 has notable cultural diversity, with 30.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. 40.1% of Turramurra's residents were born overseas during this period. Christianity is the predominant religion in Turramurra, comprising 49.2% of people.

However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.8% versus 2.5%. The top three ancestry groups are English (24.7%), Australian (18.9%), and Chinese (13.6%). Other ethnic groups show notable differences: Korean is slightly overrepresented at 2.2% in Turramurra compared to the regional average of 2.3%, South African representation is lower at 1.4% versus 1.6%, and Russian is higher at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

Turramurra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Turramurra is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 years make up 15.1% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years constitute only 7.1%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 14.8%, whereas the percentage of those aged 0-4 has decreased from 4.8% to 3.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age group 75-84 will grow by 357 people (39%), reaching a total of 1,265 individuals. Notably, all population growth in Turramurra is projected to come from those aged 65 and above, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the age groups 15-24 and 55-64 are expected to experience population declines.