Turramurra

NSW 2074 • Greater Sydney

12,850
Population (2021)
$59,488
Median Income
6.00 km²
Area
$590/wk
Median Rent
PrestigeLeafy & GreenEducation FocusUpper North Shore

About Turramurra

Turramurra is a prestigious upper North Shore suburb where nearly 13,000 residents enjoy leafy streets, heritage homes, and excellent schools. The train station provides Northern Line access, and the bushland surrounds maintain a distinctly green character. High median income reflects genuine affluence.

The village shops provide quality local retail without major centre bustle. Excellent schools, both public and private, draw families from across Sydney. Bushland reserves provide walking and wildlife encounters. Turramurra attracts established families who value education, space, and prestige. It's quintessential upper North Shore—leafy, affluent, and family-focused.

Turramurra falls under postcode 2074 and is governed by Ku-ring-gai Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wahroonga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2074
Urban Area
Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.73°, 151.13°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.00 km²
Elevation
183m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ray Street Turramurra 2074 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Turramurra, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

43 Ku-Ring-Gai Avenue Turramurra • SHR #01763
17 Boomerang Street Turramurra • SHR #00071

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Turramurra by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Turramurra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Turramurra" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$590
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,484
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

6 state housing + 36 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,919
Census 2021
12,850
7.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$49,920
Income 2021
$59,488
19.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,574
Born Overseas 5,065

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,074
  • 2. England 712
  • 3. India 345
  • 4. South Africa 342
  • 5. Hong Kong 267
  • 6. South Korea 264
  • 7. New Zealand 239
  • 8. Iran 153
  • 9. Malaysia 118
  • 10. United States 102

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,307
Australian 3,294
Chinese 2,372
Irish 1,289
Scottish 1,274
Indian 545
Korean 381
German 372
Italian 359
South African 246

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,430
Both parents born in Australia
6,380
Both parents born overseas
1,773
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
40.8%
Hinduism
3.2%
Buddhism
2.2%
Islam
1.0%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
613 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,838 (14.3%)
15-19 years
910 (7.1%)
20-24 years
700 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,000 (7.8%)
35-44 years
1,755 (13.7%)
45-54 years
1,922 (15.0%)
55-64 years
1,590 (12.4%)
65-74 years
1,272 (9.9%)
75-84 years
827 (6.4%)
85+ years
432 (3.4%)

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