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 $3.38M 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
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 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 1126 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Turramurra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1177
Nearby (within 10km)
- Warrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1165
- Northside Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 1149
- Pymble Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1170
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1176
- Knox Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1179
- Pymble Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1177
- Knox Grammar Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Wahroonga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
- St Lucy's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1099
- Prouille Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1162
- St Lucy's, Prouille Catholic Primary campusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- St Edmund's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1110
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
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
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
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 2,591 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Turramurra?
In Turramurra, the median house price is $3.38M and the median unit price is $901K. Median weekly house rent is $1,315.
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 1177 (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.