Turramurra
NSW 2074 · Ku-ring-gai
12,850 (2021) → 13,018 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.
Turramurra is a stable suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2074, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.23M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 15km inland. Turramurra has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2074 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (8.36%), England (5.54%), India (2.68%), South Africa (2.66%), Hong Kong (2.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.31%), Cantonese (3.96%), Korean (2.45%), Persian ED (1.3%), Hindi (1.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1181
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1170
- Northside Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1147
- St Lucys, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary CampusPrimary · Independent · 1km
- Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1176
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1165
- Knox Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1187
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1178
- Knox Grammar Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Wahroonga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1156
- St Lucy's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1104
- Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1156
- St Lucy's, Prouille Catholic Primary campusPrimary · Independent · 2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Turramurra
Is Turramurra safe?
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 2,249 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Turramurra?
In Turramurra, the median house price is $3.23M and the median unit price is $983K. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.
How far is Turramurra from Sydney CBD?
Turramurra is about 17.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Turramurra?
Turramurra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1181 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Turramurra?
Turramurra has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 90 bus stops.