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Turramurra NSW 2074

Leafy and family-friendly, Turramurra sits on Sydney’s Upper North Shore with a village feel and a strong community vibe. It blends heritage homes and modern residences with abundant bushland and good access to schools, transport, and amenities.

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Why families consider Turramurra

Affluent, well-educated professional families and established older residents; predominantly freestanding homes on quiet, tree-lined streets. Lifestyle centres on schools, cafes, local sport, and bushland recreation.

Amenities & services

  • Turramurra Village shops around the station
  • North Turramurra shops (Bobbin Head Rd)
  • South Turramurra Shopping Village (Karuah Rd)
  • St Ives Shopping Village (nearby)
  • Westfield Hornsby (nearby)
  • Macquarie Centre (nearby)
  • Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga (nearby)
  • Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Hornsby (nearby)
  • Cafes and restaurants along Rohini St and Pacific Hwy
  • Turramurra Library, Ray St (near station)
  • Gordon Library, Gordon Civic Centre (nearby)

Transport & connectivity

  • Turramurra Station (T1 North Shore Line)
  • Bus routes including 571, 572, 575, 579 to South/North Turramurra, Macquarie University, Hornsby and St Ives
  • Pacific Highway (A1), Comenarra Parkway, and access to Mona Vale Rd (A3) and M2 via nearby arterials

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Bushwalking in Sheldon Forest and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (Bobbin Head)
  • Turramurra Memorial Park ovals, tennis and playgrounds
  • North Turramurra Golf Course
  • Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre (nearby, West Pymble)
  • Cinemas, dining and entertainment at Westfield Hornsby
  • Sheldon Forest
  • Turramurra Memorial Park
  • Rohini Park
  • Karuah Park
  • Cameron Park
  • Lane Cove National Park (near South Turramurra)
  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (Bobbin Head)

Education context

Multiple long day care centres and preschools (e.g., KU Turramurra Preschool, Goodstart Early Learning), generally good availability with waitlists common for under‑2s.

  • Macquarie University, Macquarie Park (direct buses via 572/575 and train-bus options)
  • University of Sydney, Camperdown/Darlington (train via North Shore Line to CBD)
  • UTS, Ultimo (train to Central)
  • ACU, North Sydney (train to North Sydney/Waverton)
  • UNSW, Kensington (train to CBD then light rail/bus)