South 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 South Turramurra, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
| Locality | South 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 | -33.75248 |
| Longitude | 151.10898 |
| Population | 3,034 |
| Density | 988.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 2074 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 16 km northwest |
South Turramurra is a locality in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,034. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 988.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km northwest of Sydney. South Turramurra is located at 33.7525°S, 151.1090°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2074.
South Turramurra rests upon the undulating sandstone ridges of Sydney’s northern suburbs, a place where the urban edge softens into a verdant embrace. It lies 3.9 km north-east of Epping, NSW (from Epping, NSW: bearing 53°T), and is situated 10.4 km east-south-east of Castle Hill. Tall eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of peeling ochre and grey, crown the slopes, their high branches a rustling canopy that filters the bright Australian sunlight into shifting patterns on the winding roads below. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming native shrubs, a subtle perfume that mingles with the richer, damp earthiness of the gullies after a rain shower. Streets, often narrow and curving, follow the natural contours of the land, leading past homes that seem to emerge organically from their bushland settings, their verandahs catching the afternoon breeze.
The story of South Turramurra is one of gradual settlement, evolving from a landscape shaped by Indigenous custodians to a burgeoning residential district that still holds the echoes of its past. Early development was influenced by the need for timber and the desire for accessible yet secluded living, a character that persists today, with many properties retaining significant bushland areas. The local economy, like much of the Ku-ring-gai area, is now primarily driven by its residents’ engagement with the wider Sydney metropolitan centre, with many commuting for work, while local businesses cater to the daily needs of the neighbourhood. A distinctive feature of South Turramurra is its proximity to significant natural reserves, including parts of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, offering residents immediate access to walking trails and the wild beauty of the Australian bush, a constant, quiet reminder of the land’s enduring presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South 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 South Turramurra, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
Detailed location data for South 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 South 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. |