North Turramurra, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Turramurra, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
| Locality | North Turramurra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ku-Ring-Gai Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.69147 |
| Longitude | 151.15124 |
| Population | 4,228 |
| Density | 362.3 /km² |
| Area | 11.7 km² |
| Elevation | 165 m |
| Postcode | 2074 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 20 km north-northwest |
North Turramurra is a locality in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,228. The locality covers an area of 11.7 km², giving a population density of about 362.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 165 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km north-northwest of Sydney. North Turramurra is located at 33.6915°S, 151.1512°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2074.
North Turramurra rests where the land begins its gentle descent towards the great expanse of the Pacific, a place of dappled sunlight and the murmur of distant traffic. It lies 5.2 km east of Hornsby, NSW (from Hornsby, NSW: bearing 83°T), and is situated 14.7 km east-north-east of Castle Hill. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of flowering gums, a subtle perfume that drifts down from the eucalypt-clad ridges that cradle the suburb. The streets wind through a landscape shaped by sandstone outcrops, their weathered faces hinting at ancient geological processes, and are lined with homes that often seem to merge with the surrounding bushland, their roofs peeking from beneath the broad leaves of native trees. The very character of North Turramurra is one of quiet integration, where the built environment acknowledges and yields to the persistent, verdant presence of the natural world, creating a sense of tranquil seclusion that belies its proximity to the bustling heart of Sydney.
The history of North Turramurra is interwoven with the broader story of the Ku-ring-gai region, a land long traversed by Indigenous peoples before European settlement brought about its transformation. Early development was influenced by the need for resources and the expansion of agriculture, with orchards once dotting the landscape, their fruit-laden branches a testament to the fertile soil. Over time, as Sydney grew, North Turramurra evolved into a sought-after residential district, its appeal lying in its bushland setting and its family-friendly atmosphere. The local economy now largely comprises services and retail, catering to the needs of its residents, while the proximity of national parks, such as Ku-ring-gai Chase, provides significant recreational drawcards. The distinctive character of North Turramurra is its ability to retain a strong connection to nature, a quality that continues to define its appeal for those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Turramurra, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on North Turramurra, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Turramurra includes the postcode (2074), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ku-Ring-Gai Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Turramurra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |