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Turramurra Sydney, New South Wales
Ingalara, Kissing Point Road
Population:	10,166 (2001 census)
Established:	1822
Postcode:	2074
Area:	6.13 km² (2.4 sq mi)
Property Value:	AUD $780,000 (2006) includes Warrawee, North Turramurra and South Turramurra
Location:	20 km (12 mi) north-west of Sydney
LGA:	Ku-ring-gai Council
State District:	Ku-ring-gai, Davidson
Federal Division:	Bradfield
Suburbs around Turramurra: Wahroonga Warrawee North Turramurra Warrawee Turramurra St Ives South Turramurra West Pymble Pymble

Turramurra is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Turramurra is located 20 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council. North Turramurra and South Turramurra are separate suburbs.^[1]

Contents 1 History 1.1 European settlement 2 Transport 3 Commercial Area 4 Geography 5 Sport and Recreation 6 Notable Residents 7 References 8 External links

Turramurra is an Aboriginal word meaning big hill.

Early settlers referred to the area as Eastern Road until the name Turramurra was adopted when the railway station was built here in 1890. One of the early local landmarks was Ingleholme, a two-storey Federation home in Boomerang Street.It was designed by John Sulman (1849-1934) as his own home and built circa 1896. The house was part of the Presbyterian Ladies College for some time afterwards and is now on the Register of the National Estate. It is notable as an example of John Sulman's style.^[2] The first post office opened in 1890. The Hillview estate was marked for heritage listing.^[3]

The Pacific Highway (Metroad 1) is a major arterial road in Turramurra. Turramurra railway station is on the North Shore railway line of the CityRail network. Shorelink buses run services from a major bus station, located next to the railway station.

Shops in Turramurra are located along the Pacific Highway and Rohini Street, beside Turramurra railway station. There are plans to redevelop the area in and around the town centre of Turramurra, which involves five storey apartments and upgrading the commercial area. ^[4]

Turramurra is a very hilly suburb with large residential blocks, about 170 metres above sea level, and currently has the highest average rainfall in the Sydney metropolitan area. On the southern boundary, bordering with Pymble is Sheldon Forest, notable for its stands of blue gums and turpentines.

'North Turramurra' is all of the area which is north of Burns Road. Bobbin Head road runs in a north-south fashion through suburban North Turramurra and then into the Ku-ring-gai National Park. The North Turramurra shops are located next to North Turramurra Public School. Further north are Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School. Shorelink bus route 577 runs through North Turramurra.

'South Turramurra' is all of the area south of the Commenara Parkway and is centred around Kissing Point Road. South Turramurra is bordered by Lane Cove National Park and many bush walks start or run through here, including the Great North Walk. Turramurra High School is in South Turramurra, along with Turramurra Public School. Shorelink bus route 571 runs along Kissing Point Road.

'East Turramurra' is an unofficial urban locality of Turramurra. It is situated in the area of Turramurra east of Bobbin Head Road. It has a little shopping area called Princes Street Shops. Shorelink route 579 runs through East Turramurra as well as a small number of 577 buses. One of the most famous streets in this area is Murdoch Street with many famous residents.

Ku-ring-gai Council has several sporting fields in the area, including a large tennis and netball facility at the end of Canoon Road and Kent Oval which has children's play equipment and tennis courts.

• 20th century Australian painter Grace Cossington Smith lived in Ku-ring-gai Avenue, Turramurra for most of her life.
• Governor-General of Australia John Kerr lived on the corner of Kissing Point Road and Catalpa Crescent for part of his life.
• Leader of the New Guard Eric Campbell lived at Boongala, 28 Ku-ring-gai Avenue for some time. ^[5]
• Premier of New South Wales, 1986 - 1988, Barrie Unsworth lived in Geoffrey Street for some time.
• Gretel Killeen, host of Big Brother Australia and author was born in the suburb and spent some of her childhood at 24 Fairlawn Avenue.
• Tony Roche, former coach of world number-one tennis player, Roger Federer.
• Chris Lilley, actor and comedian (Summer Heights High) grew up here.

1. ^ Gregorys Sydney Street Directory (Gregorys Publishing Company) 2007
2. ^ The Heritage of Australia, Macmillan Company, 1981
3. ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Frances Pollon, Angus and Robertson, 1990
4. ^ Turra Friends
5. ^ Entry in Australian Dictionary of Biography

• Turramurra, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°44′02″S 151°07′48″E / -33.73388, 151.13011Coordinates: 33°44′02″S 151°07′48″E / -33.73388, 151.13011

• The Turramurra Passion is a passion play performed annually in and around the grounds of the historic Turramurra Uniting Church.

• Turramurra town centre redevelopment

• Turramurra High School

• Turramurra and Kissing Point Rover Crews, both based in Turramurra, are active groups of young people aged 17~25, who are into a wide range of outdoor, social and community service activities.

• Turramurra Trotters, a Saturday morning running club. Routes 6.4Km to 15Km plus a walkers group.

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