Upper North Shore / NW
Turramurra
One of the largest Upper North Shore suburbs, split into North and South Turramurra with the Pacific Highway as the spine. Strong family demographic, Federation and post-war homes on larger blocks than Lindfield or Killara. Suits families wanting bigger gardens, strong public schools and 25 minutes to the CBD.
- To CBD
- ~25 min
- Schools profiled
- 4
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
Turramurra station (T1 North Shore line) in suburb. From Turramurra: Chatswood 11 min, North Sydney 19 min, Wynyard 23 min, Town Hall 25 min.
- Buses
Routes 575, 580 along Pacific Highway and Bobbin Head Road. Chatswood 14 min, Hornsby 8 min, St Ives 8 min.
- By car
- Motorway access
Pacific Highway south to North Shore; M1 (Sydney-Newcastle Freeway) via Pacific Highway north.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 30 min, North Sydney 22 min, Chatswood 11 min, Macquarie Park 14 min, Hornsby 8 min.
Local life
What's in Turramurra
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkTurramurra Village Park
A popular park in Turramurra (4.3★ · 4 reviews). 1275 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
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cafeReplay Espresso Turramurra
A popular cafe in Turramurra (4★ · 507 reviews). 2A William Street, Turramurra
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cafeHoli Crop
A popular cafe in Turramurra (4.6★ · 245 reviews). shop 2/23 Rohini Street, Turramurra
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restaurantKipling's Garage Bar
A popular restaurant in Turramurra (4.5★ · 1141 reviews). 2 Eastern Road, Turramurra
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restaurantHanuman Thai
A popular restaurant in Turramurra (4.2★ · 424 reviews). 4 Eastern Road, Turramurra
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restaurantPersian Rose Restaurant
A popular restaurant in Turramurra (4.3★ · 778 reviews). 14/1380-1388 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
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landmarkSheldon Forest Walking Track
A popular landmark in Turramurra (4.6★ · 95 reviews). Pymble
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landmarkTiger Quolls of Turramurra Pavement Mural
A popular landmark in Turramurra. Eastern Road &, Rohini Street, Turramurra
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landmarkCameron Park
A popular landmark in Turramurra (4.5★ · 182 reviews). 5 Eastern Road, Turramurra
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landmarkTurramurra Memorial Park
A popular landmark in Turramurra (4.6★ · 331 reviews). Eastern Road, Turramurra
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shopTurramurra Arcade
A popular shop in Turramurra (5★ · 1 reviews). 1259 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
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shopTurramurra Plaza
A popular shop in Turramurra (3.8★ · 259 reviews). Car park entrance from, 1380 - 1388 Pacific Highway, Kissing Point Road, Turramurra
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Turramurra Public or Turramurra North Public; secondary: Turramurra High School.
Primary
- Turramurra Public SchoolPublic
Catchment primary
Adjoining catchment primary
- Pymble Ladies' CollegePrivate
Independent girls' school in adjoining Pymble
Secondary
- Turramurra High SchoolPublic
Catchment public secondary
- Pymble Ladies' CollegePrivate
Independent girls' school in adjoining Pymble
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- T1 station; 23 min to Wynyard
- Turramurra High School strong reputation
- Bobbin Head Park bushwalking on the eastern boundary
- Bigger blocks than Lindfield or Killara
Watch outs
- Pacific Highway traffic and noise
- Heritage controls in older streets
- Limited cafe culture
- Premium pricing for family catchments
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