Turramurra Profile
Turramurra which is located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore is 20 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and is part of the Ku-Ring-Gai Council area. Turramurra is a large suburb extending from Lane Cove National Park in the south to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in the north.
Turramurra railway station is on the North Shore train line and Shorelink buses run services from a major bus station located next to the rail station adjacent to Eastern Rd. The Pacific Highway is the major arterial road through Turramurra.
History
Turramurra, which is aboriginal for big hill, is a very hilly suburb with large residential blocks and historically has the highest average rainfall in Sydney. This rainfall supports the beautifully groomed parklands and residential gardens that are so common in Turramurra.
Originally named Eastern Rd, development began in Turramurra when the first land grant was bestowed in 1822. These land grants were used for timber getting, market gardens and orchards.
Turramurra was given its aboriginal name after the opening of the railway station in January 1890. This same year the first post office was opened and Turramurra was on the way as a retail and commercial centre.
Between 1910 and 1920 subdivisions were made with significant development occurring in the 1960’s.
Commercial Centres
There are a number of retail centres scattered throughout Turramurra. The main retail centre is located around the railway station, and close to the Pacific Highway whilst other smaller centres are located in North Turramurra, South Turramurra, Princes Street and Eastern Road.
Detailed information about each of the main areas can be accessed by clicking on the links below:
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