New South Wales location profile
South Turramurra NSW 2074
Leafy, quiet and family‑oriented, South Turramurra blends suburban streets with extensive bushland edging Lane Cove National Park. It appeals to families and nature lovers seeking larger blocks, good schools nearby and strong community ties while staying within easy reach of Macquarie Park and Hornsby.
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Why families consider South Turramurra
Predominantly established families and professionals in freestanding homes on generous blocks, high owner‑occupier rates, and an outdoorsy lifestyle centred on parks, sports ovals and bushwalking. The area is low‑density and tranquil with cul‑de‑sacs, good school catchments and an active local community.
Amenities & services
- South Turramurra Shopping Village (Kissing Point Rd)
- Turramurra Village shops
- Macquarie Centre (Macquarie Park)
- Westfield Hornsby
- Local GP and dental clinics
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (Hornsby)
- Sydney Adventist Hospital – SAN (Wahroonga)
- Cafes and restaurants in Turramurra and North Turramurra
- Turramurra Library (Ray St, Turramurra)
- Gordon Library (Gordon Ave, Gordon)
- St Ives Library (Memorial Ave, St Ives)
Transport & connectivity
- Turramurra railway station (North Shore Line)
- Warrawee railway station (nearby)
- Bus routes 571, 572, 575 linking to Turramurra, Macquarie University/Business Park and Hornsby
- Comenarra Parkway
- Kissing Point Road
- Pacific Highway (via Turramurra)
- Ryde Road / A3 connection to Lane Cove Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Rofe Park sports oval and dog park
- Auluba Oval and tennis courts
- Canoon Road Netball Complex
- Bushwalking/cycling on the Darri Track and Great North Walk
- Picnicking and kayaking in Lane Cove National Park
- Cinemas and entertainment at Macquarie Centre and Hornsby
- Lane Cove National Park
- Rofe Park
- Auluba Reserve
- Katandra Bushland Sanctuary
- Canoon Road Reserve
- Lower Browns Waterhole
Education context
Multiple long day care, preschool and family day care options in South Turramurra and nearby Turramurra/Pymble; infant rooms can have waitlists, so early enrolment is recommended.
- Macquarie University (Macquarie Park) via direct buses/metro connection
- University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington) via train/bus
- UTS Sydney (Ultimo) via train/bus
- ACU (North Sydney) via North Shore Line