Property market & development

North Turramurra property market, zoning & development — NSW 2074

North Turramurra is a compact suburb of about 4,200 people in NSW’s Ku-Ring-Gai, a mix of houses and units. With a median weekly rent of $760 and mid-sized households averaging 2.4 people, this page brings together verified ABS Census measures to help you gauge the local market and where North Turramurra blocks may hold value. Then audit a specific block to see its exact value and development potential.

Postcode 2074Ku-Ring-GaiNSW
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Market snapshot

North Turramurra property market snapshot

Median weekly rent
$760/wk
Median monthly mortgage
$3,629/mo
Median household income
$2,064/wk
Population
4,194
Median age
56
Avg household size
2.4
Private dwellings
1,627
Apartments
21%

Source: ABS Census 2021 · Reference: August 2021 · Suburb-level

Prices & value

North Turramurra house & unit prices — and what yours is worth

We don't publish current North Turramurra sale prices yet. Individual sale records are not published here. Figures shown are suburb-level medians from ABS/Census sources — audit an exact address for property-specific analysis. The figures above are ABS Census measures; for a current, address-specific estimate and value-add scenarios, audit the exact property.

Value-add

What could you do with a North Turramurra property?

General value-add directions — none of these imply approval for any specific site. Exact feasibility depends on the block and its planning controls.

Cosmetic renovation

Refresh kitchens, bathrooms and finishes to lift value without structural change.

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Second-storey addition

Add living space upward where the existing dwelling and site allow.

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Dual occupancy

Two dwellings on one lot can be viable on suitable blocks under the right controls.

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Granny flat

A secondary dwelling can add rental income or flexible family space.

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Subdivision

Larger or wider lots may support subdivision, subject to minimum-lot rules.

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Knockdown rebuild

Replacing an older dwelling can unlock a site’s full potential.

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Zoning & planning

North Turramurra zoning and planning controls

What you can build in North Turramurra

Primary residential zoneR5 — Large Lot Residential
Planning instrumentHornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013; Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015; Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011
What the zone allowslarge-lot, semi-rural residential living
Dual occupancy (duplex)Generally limited in large-lot zones
Secondary dwelling (granny flat)Generally permitted on residential lots that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria
SubdivisionConstrained by large minimum lot sizes

A general guide from the zoning below — exact controls vary by address, instrument and proposal. Audit an exact North Turramurra address →

North Turramurra's residential land is zoned R5 Large Lot Residential, R2 Low Density Residential — the starting point for what can be built, before address-level controls.

Residential
R5 Large Lot ResidentialR2 Low Density Residential
Business & centres
E1 Local Centre
Recreation
RE1 Public RecreationRE2 Private Recreation
Environmental & conservation
C2 Environmental ConservationC1 National Parks and Nature ReservesC4 Environmental Living
Special purpose
SP2 Infrastructure

Planning instrument: Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013; Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015; Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011.

NSW's low- and mid-rise housing reforms are progressively lifting what's permissible near centres and transport across the state, so a North Turramurra site's potential today can differ from its history. Exact controls — zone, height, floor-space ratio, minimum lot size, heritage and any coastal or environmental overlays — vary by address, planning instrument, site and proposal. Confirm them for a specific site.

Zoning source: NSW ePlanning (EPI Primary Planning Layers) · as of August 2026. General and qualified — verify controls for any specific address.

Questions

North Turramurra duplex, zoning & market FAQs

Can I build a duplex (dual occupancy) in North Turramurra?

Often, yes — on a qualifying lot. North Turramurra's residential land is zoned R5, R2, where dual occupancy is generally permissible on sites that meet the minimum lot size and other controls under Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013; Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015; Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011. Whether a specific block qualifies depends on its size, shape and frontage — audit an exact North Turramurra address to confirm.

Can I build a granny flat in North Turramurra?

Usually, yes — on a suitable residential lot. A secondary dwelling (granny flat) is generally permitted on residential lots in North Turramurra that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria for lot size and setbacks. Audit your North Turramurra address to check feasibility for the exact site.

Can I subdivide a property in North Turramurra?

Sometimes — it depends on your block. Subdivision in North Turramurra is governed by the minimum lot size for the zone under Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013; Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015; Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011; larger or wider lots have the most potential. Audit an exact address to see whether subdivision is on the table.

What can you build in North Turramurra?

North Turramurra's residential land is primarily zoned R5 Large Lot Residential, which allows large-lot, semi-rural residential living. Exact controls vary by address — audit a specific North Turramurra block for what it can become.

What are the current North Turramurra house and unit prices?

We don't publish current sale prices on this page yet — the figures shown are measured ABS Census medians, not live sale data. For a current, address-specific value estimate, run a free Upblock audit.

Where does the North Turramurra data come from?

Population, dwelling and median figures are from the ABS 2021 Census; amenity counts from OpenStreetMap; zoning from the NSW ePlanning planning layers. Each is labelled with its source.

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Disclaimer: Upblock provides indicative property insights for research purposes only. All information should be verified independently with qualified professionals. This is not financial, legal, or professional advice. Estimates and scenarios are indicative only and do not constitute property valuations.