Turramurra vs Wahroonga
Wahroonga (median $2,990,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Turramurra ($3,300,000). Over the past year, Wahroonga (+3.1%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Turramurra (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
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Turramurra and Wahroonga side by side
| Measure | Turramurra | Wahroonga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,300,000 | $2,990,000 |
| Median unit | $950,000 | $514,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.4% | +3.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1280/wk | $1075/wk |
| Unit rent | $763/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1143 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 50 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 80 |
| Population | 12,850 | 17,853 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1097 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Wahroonga scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Turramurra (1159) sits above Wahroonga (1143).
- For buyers
- Wahroonga is the lower entry point at $2,990,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Turramurra delivers the better gross yield (2.02% vs 1.87%), but Wahroonga has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Turramurra edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1143).
Turramurra vs Wahroonga: common questions
Is Turramurra or Wahroonga cheaper to buy in?
Wahroonga has the lower median house price at $2,990,000, roughly 9% below Turramurra ($3,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Turramurra or Wahroonga?
Over the past 12 months, Wahroonga grew +3.1% vs +2.4% in Turramurra, a gap of 0.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Turramurra or Wahroonga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Turramurra scores 1159 vs 1143 in Wahroonga. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Turramurra or Wahroonga?
Wahroonga scores 50/100 on walkability vs 40/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Turramurra or Wahroonga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.02% in Turramurra vs 1.87% in Wahroonga. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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