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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

South Turramurra, NSW 2073 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $2.43M over the last 24 months. 89% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$2.43M
58 sales
DA approval rate
89%
62 of 70 approved
Total lots
1,306
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in South Turramurra

South Turramurra is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 68.6%
C2 Centre Support 16.0%
C4 Mixed Use 13.6%
RE1 Public Recreation 1.1%
E1 Local Centre 0.8%
Avg max height
9.0 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.01:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential69%
Commercial1%
Environment30%

Location

Where South Turramurra sits

South Turramurra 2073 covers an undefined area within Ku-ring-gai Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Ku-ring-gai Council
Postcode
2073
Area
Total lots
1,306

Drill into any lot in South Turramurra

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in South Turramurra

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
3

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
882

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
85

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
6

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
11 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
20.5 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 49 dwellings, with 2,514 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in South Turramurra

50% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 4.3% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 50.1%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls None

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 4.3%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

B&D Homes Group Pty Ltd

Construction company · serves South Turramurra, NSW

7 Canoon Rd, South Turramurra NSW 2074

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Market

South Turramurra property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$2,425,000
58 sales · land value $1.62M
Median rent (house)
$1,048 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.7%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in South Turramurra

70 development applications for South Turramurra addresses were decided by Ku-ring-gai Council over the past 24 months. 62 approved — a 89% approval rate. Average processing time: 58 days.

89%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
70
Approved
62
New dwelling DAs
79
Building approvals (12m)
7

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in South Turramurra

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
57%
Amenity score
59.5 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
60.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
52.1 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about South Turramurra

What's the zoning in South Turramurra 2073?

South Turramurra is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 894 of 1,306 lots (69%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (69%), C2 Centre Support (16%), C4 Mixed Use (14%), RE1 Public Recreation (1%), E1 Local Centre (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in South Turramurra?

Across South Turramurra, the average maximum building height is 9.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.01:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in South Turramurra?

Yes — 882 lots in South Turramurra appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in South Turramurra?

The median sale price in South Turramurra over the past 24 months is $2,425,000, across 58 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,620,000.

What's the median rent in South Turramurra?

Median weekly rent for a house in South Turramurra is $1,048. Gross rental yield works out to 2.7%.

What's the development application approval rate in Ku-ring-gai Council?

Ku-ring-gai Council decided 70 development applications for South Turramurra addresses over the past 24 months, with 62 approved (89% approval rate). Average processing time is 58 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in South Turramurra?

Across South Turramurra, 50.1% bushfire-prone. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of South Turramurra?

11 of 1,306 lots in South Turramurra show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 20.5 / 100.

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Landscape architect · serves South Turramurra, NSW

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Ku-ring-gai Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →