New South Wales location profile
North Turramurra NSW 2074
Leafy, family-friendly suburb on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, bordered by Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Known for quiet streets, quality schools nearby, and strong community feel with abundant bushland and outdoor recreation.
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Why families consider North Turramurra
Affluent, predominantly family households and professionals in freestanding homes, with some retirees. Lifestyle centres on schools, village-style shopping, and bushland activities; streets are quiet and community-oriented.
Amenities & services
- North Turramurra Shopping Village (Bobbin Head Rd)
- Turramurra retail strip (Pacific Hwy & Rohini St)
- St Ives Shopping Village
- Local GP and dental clinics
- Sydney Adventist Hospital (Wahroonga)
- Cafes and restaurants along Bobbin Head Rd and nearby Turramurra
- Turramurra Library (Turramurra)
- St Ives Library (St Ives)
- Gordon Library (Gordon)
Transport & connectivity
- Turramurra Station (T1 North Shore Line, nearby)
- Bus routes 577/577P (North Turramurra–Turramurra Station)
- Bobbin Head Road
- Pacific Highway (A1, via Turramurra)
- Comenarra Parkway
- Mona Vale Road (A3, nearby)
Lifestyle & recreation
- North Turramurra Golf Course and Recreation Area
- Bobbin Head picnic areas, marina and walking trails
- Bushwalking, cycling and kayaking in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Local tennis courts and sports fields
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
- Bobbin Head
- North Turramurra Recreation Area
- Sheldon Forest (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and OOSH options in North Turramurra and adjoining suburbs; waitlists can be competitive for under-2s, with better availability for 3–5 year olds.
- Macquarie University (North Ryde)
- University of Technology Sydney – UTS (Ultimo)
- University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington)
- Australian Catholic University – ACU (North Sydney)