Turramurra

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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Turramurra is around 12,513, reflecting a decrease of 337 people since the 2021 Census. This decline represents a 2.6% reduction from the previous population count of 12,850. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2025. An additional 27 validated new addresses were included since the Census date to arrive at this figure. This results in a population density ratio of 2,092 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population growth in the area during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, 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 the years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the suburb of Turramurra's population is expected to decline overall by 112 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, which is anticipated to increase by 310 people during this period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval data indicates Turramurra averaged approximately 77 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 386 homes were approved, with an additional 25 in FY-26 to date. The average new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years was 0.9.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $791,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $15.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Turramurra has 58.0% more building activity per person.

New building activity comprises 62.0% standalone homes and 38.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of opportunities across price brackets. With around 155 people per approval, Turramurra reflects a low density area. Population projections indicating stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely affecting the area. Key projects include Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development, and Turramurra Community Hub. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Turramurra has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 0.6%.

As of December 2025, 6,672 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Turramurra was 66.6%, somewhat below Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 63.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Turramurra had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. However, construction was under-represented, with only 4.6% of Turramurra's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending unspecified, employment increased by 0.6%, while the labour force grew by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Turramurra's employment mix indicated potential local employment increases of 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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 income of $132,760 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This places it in 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 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $78,194 (median) and $146,461 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Turramurra, between the 88th and 97th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 38.7% of residents (4,842 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, diverging from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners, with 50.7% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Turramurra's dwelling structure, 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 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turramurra stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.6% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,484, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Turramurra was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Turramurra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Turramurra features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-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 constitute 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 larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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, 56.9% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. 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 years and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 10.4% and certificates making up 7.7%.

Educational participation is high in Turramurra, 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 indicates 95 active public transport stops in Turramurra. These comprise a mix of train and bus services, with 51 individual routes operating collectively for 5,832 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 145 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode at 78%, while train usage stands at 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, above regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 63.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 833 trips daily across all routes, equating to 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 across Turramurra, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (9,905 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 6.1% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 75.9%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Turramurra has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.6% (2,202 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Turramurra, making up 49.2% of people. Judaism comprises 0.8% of Turramurra's population, which is similar to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 24.7%, Australian at 18.9%, and Chinese at 13.6%. These figures are higher than the regional averages of 19.0% for English, 15.6% for Australian, and 8.4% for Chinese. Notably, Korean is overrepresented in Turramurra at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 1.1%, South Australian at 1.4% versus 0.5%, and Russian at 0.7% compared to 0.4%.

Turramurra hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

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 those aged 45-54 years are particularly prominent at 15.5%, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 7.6% compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.5% to 15.7%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 75-84 has declined from 6.4% to 4.0%, and the 0-4 age group has dropped from 4.8% to 3.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Turramurra's age structure. The population aged 85+ is projected to rise substantially by 67%, from 425 to 710 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for all total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the populations aged 45-54 and 55-64 are expected to decline.