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Turramurra is a leafy Upper North Shore suburb set among bushland valleys and reserves. Streets are lined with mature trees and the housing mix leans to roomy Federation and post-war houses on generous blocks alongside sympathetic modern renovations. A compact village around the station has cafes, restaurants and everyday shops, while the North Shore train line and regular local buses provide public transport. Nearby national parkland and walking tracks give a strong outdoor focus.

About 12,850 people live in Turramurra, with a median age of 43. Families are prominent, with couple families with children the largest group at 54.8%, and around 80.1% of homes owner-occupied while about one in five households rent. The council has proposed an Activate Turramurra precinct, including a tree-lined boulevard, separated cycleway and a community hub, and has progressed park, playground and transport upgrades. That combination tends to suit families and professionals seeking a quieter, green, established suburb with schools and community facilities close by.

Buying a house in Turramurra works out to about 20.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, while a unit is about 5.3 times that annual income. Against the Census incomes used here, house prices sit well above local earnings and unit prices sit somewhat above them.

If you're renting, the picture is different. The average house rent of $1,345 a week would take about 44.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while the average unit rent of $775 a week would take about 25.5%, a moderate share. Which of those matters most depends on whether you're renting or buying.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months Turramurra shows a clear split between houses and units. House values rose 5.8%, a solid increase, while house rents jumped 12.1%, a strong gain that outpaced price growth. Units moved differently: median unit values fell sharply, down 16.7%, while unit rents rose 10.7%.

For someone weighing Turramurra up as an investment, the value figures point to modest capital growth for houses and a large decline for units, while the rent figures show increases for both property types and were strongest for houses. Which of those outcomes matters most will depend on whether you are prioritising capital growth or rental income and on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.