South Turramurra
NSW 2074 · Ku-ring-gai
3,208 (2021) → 3,250 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Turramurra is a stable suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2074, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.26M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is about 17km inland. South Turramurra has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.8%), China (4.8%), India (2.03%), New Zealand (2%), South Korea (1.78%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.52%), Cantonese (2.59%), Korean (2.28%), Persian ED (1.68%), Hindi (1.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Turramurra High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1116
Nearby (within 10km)
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1177
- Epping North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1162
- Wahroonga Adventist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1151
- West Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1172
- Macquarie University Special Education CentrePrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1121
- Epping Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1112
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1158
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1177
- Epping Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1155
- Warrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1165
- Arden Anglican School, Epping campusSecondary · Independent · 3km
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1158
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Turramurra
Is South Turramurra safe?
South Turramurra has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 904 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Turramurra?
In South Turramurra, the median house price is $2.26M. Median weekly house rent is $1,315.
How far is South Turramurra from Sydney CBD?
South Turramurra is about 16.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 61 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Turramurra?
South Turramurra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1116 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Turramurra?
South Turramurra has a transport score of 62/100 and 23 bus stops.