Turramurra (NSW)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS regional updates, supplemented by newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Turramurra is estimated to stand at approximately 12,513 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 337 residents (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented 12,850 individuals. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 12,511, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 27 newly confirmed addresses added after the Census. The local population density reaches 2,092 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national localities analyzed by Districts. In recent times, population expansion was almost exclusively supported by net gains in overseas migration.

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Statistical summaries compiled by Districts indicate that the suburb of Turramurra has a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in the tech sector, an unemployment rate of only 2.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.7% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 6,712, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.5 percentage points below the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1%. Labor force participation is slightly lower than the metropolitan standard, showing 66.7% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data highlights that 63.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year shows that the median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Turramurra is $70,879, with an average of $132,760. These figures place the area in the highest nationwide bracket, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, March 2026 estimates suggest these values have risen to approximately $78,194 for the median and $146,461 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Turramurra ranked in the 88th to 97th percentiles nationally. Regarding income cohorts, 38.7% of the local population (4,842 people) earn over $4000 weekly, whereas the metropolitan average is dominated by the - range at . Affluence is pronounced, with of earners receiving more than per week, bolstering local high-end retail and services. Housing costs require of household income, while high earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the most recent Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Turramurra consisted of 68.1% separate houses and 31.9% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Turramurra reached 40.6%, which is higher than the Sydney metro average, with 39.6% of properties held under a mortgage and 19.8% occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,484 and weekly rent payments of $590 both exceed the metropolitan averages of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage outlays in the suburb of Turramurra are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families represent 80.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 45.3%, couples without children at 25.7%, and single parents at 9.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.2%, with single-person households representing 17.9% and group households making up 1.2%. The typical household size of 2.8 individuals is slightly larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Academic credentials in the suburb of Turramurra are high compared to average benchmarks, with 56.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high level of education positions the population well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 34.6% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 18.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 18.1% of those aged 15 and over, split between advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 7.7%.

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Public transport networks in the suburb of Turramurra include 95 active stops, consisting of a combination of train stations and bus stops. These stops support 51 unique routes, providing a total of 5,832 passenger trips each week. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 145 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, and trains accounting for 13%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 63.7% of working residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.

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Medical data indicates favorable health outcomes in the suburb of Turramurra, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 79% of the population (9,905 people) holding policies, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Turramurra shows significant cultural variety, with 30.0% of residents using a language other than English at home and 40.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 49.2% of the local population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the broader region is Judaism, which accounts for 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% average for Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 43 years in the suburb of Turramurra is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The local age distribution features a large group of 45 - 54 year-olds (15.5%), while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller (7.6%) than is typical across Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 12.5% to 15.7%. In contrast, the 75 to 84 cohort has decreased from 6.4% to 4.0%, and the 0 to 4 group has fallen from 4.8% to 3.3%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models show changes in the local age profile. The cohort aged and over is projected to grow by people (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are projected to account for of the total population increase, indicating an aging community. Conversely, the to and to brackets are projected to shrink.

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Turramurra currently has an estimated 412 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 225 children aged 0-2 and 151 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 33% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 345 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,345. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.