Turramurra · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Turramurra

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 73.2% of all homes in Turramurra, reflecting a landscape dominated by large family properties. This is a high-cost area where typical mortgage and rent payments are far above the state and national figures. Most residents own their homes, with a strong lean towards large, multi-bedroom dwellings.

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📍 Turramurra, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Turramurra sits — Median rent (weekly)

$610 ▲ +16.0%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Turramurra — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Turramurra$610
2074, NSW $617
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the New South Wales figure, reaching $3,500. Renters also face high costs, with the usual weekly rent of $610 sitting well above the state average.

$610 ▲ +16.0%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $526
  • 2016: $600
  • 2021: $610

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$3,500 ▲ +16.7%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $3,000
  • 2016: $3,000
  • 2021: $3,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Turramurra, the largest group is $750 or more at 37%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and $550–$749 (27%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Turramurra, $3,000 or more is the majority at 61%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 19%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very common here, with 42.8% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Only 15.0% of households rent, a rate much lower than most other areas.

15.0% ▲ +22.7%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.2%
  • 2016: 14.0%
  • 2021: 15.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.8% ▼ -9.5%

Higher than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 47.3%
  • 2016: 44.0%
  • 2021: 42.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Turramurra, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm, as 80.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are still the most common at 73.2%, this figure has fallen by 8.4 points since 2011.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

73.2% ▼ -10.2%

Lower than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 81.5%
  • 2016: 76.8%
  • 2021: 73.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.2% ▼ -4.1%

Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 83.6%
  • 2016: 81.0%
  • 2021: 80.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Turramurra, Separate house is the majority at 73%; Flat or apartment is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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Turramurra splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (33%) and 3 bedrooms (28%), with 5 or more at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Turramurra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121031411/turramurra/topic/housing-dwellings