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South Turramurra

3 km²

South Turramurra is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and high household incomes.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and a low share of renters.

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📍 South Turramurra, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,208▲ +7.9%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +5.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over17.4%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship3.5%▲ +4.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Children (0–14) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)29.4%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Seniors (65+)17.4%

Young adults (25–44)17.1%

Youth (15–24)14.0%

Marital status

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (5%).

Married63%
Never married27%
Divorced5%
Widowed4%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (7%) and China (6%).

Australia66.7%

England5.8%

China4.8%

India2.0%

New Zealand2.0%

South Africa1.7%

Philippines0.7%

Vietnam0.3%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In South Turramurra, the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (28%) and Chinese (10%).

English36.4%

Australian31.5%

Chinese11.6%

Irish11.1%

Scottish10.5%

Italian3.6%

German3.4%

Indian2.5%

Dutch1.7%

Greek1.0%

Language

People using another language at home22.8%

Language used at home

In South Turramurra, the largest group is English only at 87%, followed by Mandarin (6%) and Cantonese (3%).

English only76.1%

Mandarin5.5%

Cantonese2.6%

Hindi1.4%

Punjabi0.6%

Italian0.5%

Arabic0.3%

Greek0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.5%

Religious affiliation

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion43%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Islam1%
Judaism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1284.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher50.0%

Highest year of school

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Year 12 at 85%, followed by Year 10 (9%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1284.5%

Year 109.3%

Year 112.6%

Year 9 or below2.5%

Highest qualification level

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 47%, followed by Postgraduate degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree43.5%

Postgraduate degree20.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Certificate III / IV9.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.2%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Management & commerce at 31%, followed by Society & culture (13%) and Engineering & related (12%).

Management & commerce29.8%

Society & culture12.5%

Engineering & related11.1%

Health9.8%

Education8.9%

Natural & physical sciences7.0%

Information technology4.9%

Creative arts4.6%

Architecture & building4.2%

Agriculture & environment1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,058▲ +38.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,447▲ +47.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,781▲ +47.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week29.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week52.3%

Household income distribution

In South Turramurra, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 44%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (22%) and $650–$1,499 (16%).

$4,000 or more41.5%

$1,500–$2,99920.4%

$650–$1,49914.8%

$3,000–$3,99910.8%

Under $6506.7%

Personal income distribution

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65036.4%

$650–$1,49923.4%

$1,500–$2,99921.0%

$3,000 or more17.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities2.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In South Turramurra, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (4%).

None73.1%

One condition18.4%

Two conditions3.4%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis7.0%

Other condition6.8%

Asthma6.5%

Mental health5.3%

Cancer3.5%

Heart disease3.5%

Diabetes3.2%

Lung condition0.8%

Dementia0.5%

Stroke0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.1%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid34.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +3.3%since 2011 One-parent families7.0%People living alone11.6%▼ -11.0%since 2011

Family composition

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Couples with children at 76%, followed by Couples without children (16%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children76%
Couples without children16%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In South Turramurra, the largest group is 4 people at 30%, followed by 2 people (26%) and 3 people (18%).

4 people30.1%

2 people25.8%

3 people17.7%

5 people11.8%

1 person11.6%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$795▲ +24.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,500▲ +23.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting8.0%Homes owned outright40.9%Separate (detached) houses98.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms97.8%▲ +2.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 50%, followed by Owned outright (41%) and Rented (8%).

Owned with a mortgage50%
Owned outright41%
Rented8%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In South Turramurra, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 5 or more (21%).

4 bedrooms47.2%

3 bedrooms29.3%

5 or more21.3%

2 bedrooms1.9%

1 bedroom0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In South Turramurra, the largest group is $750 or more at 54%, followed by $550–$749 (33%) and $350–$549 (13%).

$750 or more47.6%

$550–$74929.3%

$350–$54911.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In South Turramurra, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 59%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (21%) and $1,000–$1,799 (11%).

$3,000 or more56.3%

$1,800–$2,99919.7%

$1,000–$1,79910.5%

Under $1,0009.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -31.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In South Turramurra, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 51%, followed by 1 vehicle (25%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles51.2%

1 vehicle25.1%

3 vehicles16.2%

4 or more6.6%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Worked at home at 64%, followed by Car (driver) (31%) and Car (passenger) (2%).

Worked at home54.0%

Car (driver)26.4%

Car (passenger)1.6%

Train1.0%

Walked0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.4%Recent arrivals from overseas6.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation66.3%Employed full-time59.2%

Industries people work in

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Professional & technical at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (12%).

Professional & technical15.9%

Health care & social assistance13.8%

Education & training11.8%

Finance & insurance10.1%

Retail trade8.0%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Construction5.1%

Accommodation & food4.6%

Wholesale trade4.4%

Manufacturing3.4%

Occupations people work in

In South Turramurra, the largest group is Professionals at 39%, followed by Managers (24%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals38.3%

Managers23.5%

Clerical & administrative13.4%

Community & personal service7.1%

Sales workers7.0%

Technicians & trades5.7%

Labourers3.1%

Machinery operators & drivers1.1%

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👥 Demographics & Identity