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North Turramurra
12 km²
Older residents define the character of North Turramurra, where 41.2% of the population is aged 65 and over. This is a wealthy and highly educated community in the Ku-ring-gai area, with a typical family income of $3,089 per week. Many residents are born overseas or have European ancestry, which helps explain why over 14% use a language other than English at home. It is a settled, affluent neighbourhood where a large number of people work from home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and a very high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Born overseas residents make up 32.5% of the community, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while England and China are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
While 14.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, and very few residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 56.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified area; 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Over 71% of residents completed Year 12, and most qualifications are in management, commerce, or society and culture.
Household incomes are very high, with 37.5% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly personal income of $886 is higher than in most other similar areas.
Reflecting its older population, 37.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the state average. This includes a high number of people who need help with daily activities.
Volunteers are more common here than in the rest of the state, at 18.9%. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 0.2% of the population. The First Nations community here is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 60.
Family structures are mostly couples, with only 6.4% of households being one-parent families. About 28% of people live alone, which is higher than the national figure.
Home ownership is very high, with 54.3% of homes owned outright. Renting is rare at just 6.6%, and those who do rent pay a typical weekly amount of $760, which is far above the national figure.
Working from home is very common here, with 52.2% of employees doing so. While many homes have two or more cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a small proportion of the community.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, as many are likely retired. Those who are employed work mostly in professional, technical, and health roles.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services. However, the area is less walkable for errands, with fewer than half of homes within 15 minutes of groceries.
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