Turramurra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Turramurra Sydney, New South Wales
Hillview guesthouse, part of the heritage-listed Hillview estate which later became the Hillview Community Health Centre
Established	1822
Postcode(s)	2074
Elevation	179 m (587 ft)
Area	6.13 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Location	17 km (11 mi) north of Sydney
LGA(s)	Ku-ring-gai Council
State electorate(s)	Wahroonga Davidson
Federal Division(s)	Bradfield
Suburbs around Turramurra: Wahroonga Warrawee North Turramurra Warrawee Turramurra St Ives South Turramurra West Pymble Pymble

Turramurra Library, Ray Street

Turramurra is a suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 16 kilometres (10 miles) north-west of the centre of Sydney. Turramurra is part of the Ku-ring-gai Council area. It shares its postcode, 2074, with nearby suburbs like North Turramurra, South Turramurra, and Warrawee.

What's the History of Turramurra?

The name Turramurra comes from an Aboriginal word. It is believed to mean high hill, big hill, high place, or small watercourse. Long ago, Aboriginal people would travel through this area. They often stopped near what is now called Wright's Hill.

Early European settlers called the area Eastern Road. It was also known by other names like Big Island or Irish Town. The name Turramurra was officially chosen when the railway station was built in 1890.

Important Old Buildings

• Ingleholme: This was a large, two-storey home built around 1896. It was designed by a famous architect named John Sulman as his own house. It's a great example of the Federation Queen Anne style. This house is now listed as a special heritage site.
• Hillview: This estate on the Pacific Highway started with a small cottage around 1890. Later, a big two-storey guesthouse was added in 1913. It had great views! The estate also had a large garage. It was later used as a health centre and is also heritage-listed.
• Cooinoo: This was a very famous guesthouse near the Turramurra train station. It was built for a wealthy person and later became a fancy boarding house. It had a large house and cottages for many guests. Sadly, Cooinoo was pulled down in the 1970s to build new apartments.

When Did Turramurra Get Its Post Offices?

• The main Turramurra Post Office opened on 16 August 1890.
• A Turramurra East Post Office opened in 1959 but closed in 1993.
• The Turramurra North Post Office opened in 1953.

How Did Turramurra Grow?

North Turramurra and South Turramurra became their own separate suburbs on 5 August 1994.

What are the Heritage Sites in Turramurra?

Turramurra has several places listed for their historical importance:

• 17 Boomerang Street: Ingleholme
• 43 Ku-Ring-Gai Avenue: Cossington (Turramurra)

Where Can People Worship?

Turramurra has several places of worship, including:

• Guru Nanak Foundation Gurudwara
• Sydney Sungrak Baptist Church
• St James Turramurra
• Turramurra Uniting Church
• Uniting Church in Australia
• Turramurra Community Baptist Church

How Do People Get Around Turramurra?

The Pacific Highway is a main road that runs through Turramurra. The Turramurra railway station is on the North Shore railway line, making it easy to travel by train. CDC NSW buses also run services from the station to local areas and schools.

What Shops and Services are in Turramurra?

Turramurra has several shopping areas:

• Main Commercial Area: This is located along the Pacific Highway and Rohini Street, right next to the train station. Here you'll find:
  • Real estate agents
  • Fruit markets
  • Banks
  • Bakeries
  • A musical instrument store
  • Petrol stations
  • Turramurra Arcade
  • Two supermarkets, including a Coles supermarket near the public library.
• Princes Street Shops: These are in East Turramurra. They include a fine wine store, a vet, a gift shop, a deli, a butcher, and a grocer.
• South Turramurra Shops: On Kissing Point Road, these shops offer a hairdresser, an IGA supermarket, a cafe, a pizza restaurant, a chemist, a bakery, a post office, and a BP petrol station.
• North Turramurra Village: This area on Bobbin Head Road has an IGA supermarket, a bakery, a post office, and a newsagent.
• Eastern Road Shops: Located between 95 and 105 Eastern Road, these shops include another IGA supermarket, a dry cleaner, a BWS liquor store, a bakery, a butcher, a greengrocer, a pharmacy, a florist, and an independent petrol station.

What is Turramurra's Geography Like?

Ku-ring-gai area

Turramurra is a hilly suburb, about 170 metres (558 feet) above sea level. On its south-eastern side, near Pymble, is Sheldon Forest. This forest has some of the best examples of blue gum and turpentine high forest trees.

Nearby Suburbs

• North Turramurra: This is a separate suburb north of Burns Road. Bobbin Head Road runs through it and into the Ku-ring-gai National Park.
• South Turramurra: This is another separate suburb, south of the Comenarra Parkway. It's bordered by Lane Cove National Park and is part of the Great North Walk. Turramurra High School is located here.
• East Turramurra: This is an unofficial area of Turramurra, located east of Bobbin Head Road. It has the Princes Street shops.

How Wet is Turramurra?

Turramurra has been one of the wettest suburbs in Sydney in several recent years, including 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.

What Schools are in Turramurra?

• Turramurra High School (in South Turramurra)
• Turramurra Public School
• Warrawee Public School

What Sports and Recreation Can You Do?

Ku-ring-gai Council provides many sporting fields and parks in the area:

• Canoon Road: Has large tennis and netball facilities.
• Kent Oval: Features children's play equipment and tennis courts.
• Hamilton Park: Offers tennis and a basketball court.
• Irish Town Grove: A park behind the Princes Street shops.
• Karuah Oval: A large oval next to Karuah Road.
• Turramurra Memorial Park: A big park with an oval, tennis courts, table tennis, a running track, a play area for kids, and outdoor exercise equipment.
• Comenarra Park: Has cricket and soccer fields, plus bushwalking tracks leading into Lane Cove National Park.

Scouting and Sports Clubs

• Scouts Australia: Groups like 1st Turramurra Scout Group offer programs for Cub Scouts (8-11), Scouts (11-15), Venturer Scouts (15-17), and Rovers (18-25).
• Football (Soccer): Two teams, Kissing Point Football Club (KPFC) and Turramurra Football Club (TFC), play in the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) League.
• Cricket: The Kissing Point Cricket Club has many senior and junior teams. It was started in 1961.
• Rugby League: Turramurra is represented by the Ku-ring-gai Cubs, who are part of the North Sydney Bears district. They play at Memorial Park.

Who Lives in Turramurra?

At the 2021 Census, Turramurra had 12,850 people.

• Age: The average age was 43 years old. About 19% of people were under 15, and 19.7% were 65 or older.
• Background: 58.9% of people were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included China (8.4%), England (5.5%), India (2.7%), South Africa (2.7%), and Hong Kong (2.1%).
• Languages: 68.6% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin (10.3%), Cantonese (4.0%), and Korean (2.5%).
• Homes: Most homes (68.1%) were separate houses. About 27.2% were flats or apartments.

Famous People From Turramurra

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Turramurra, including:

• Trevor Allan, a famous Australian rugby captain.
• Faith Bandler, an important Aboriginal activist.
• Shane Gould, an Olympic gold medallist swimmer.
• Kamahl, a well-known singer.
• Gail Kelly, a successful businesswoman.
• John Kerr, a former Governor-General of Australia.
• Gretel Killeen, a TV host and author.
• Chris Lilley, an actor and comedian.
• Charles Mackerras, a famous orchestral conductor.
• Barry O'Farrell, a former Premier of New South Wales.
• Tony Roche, a former coach of tennis star Roger Federer.
• Ken Rosewall, a tennis legend.
• Gough Whitlam, a former Prime Minister of Australia.

Images for kids

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  Ingleholme, Boomerang Street, is an example of the Federation Queen Anne style and the former home of architect John Sulman

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  Cherrywood, a heritage-listed Federation house on the Pacific Highway.