Removalists North Turramurra.
A heavily forested enclave between two creeks, separated from Turramurra in 1994. Home to a sandstone Sphinx carved by a returned soldier in the 1920s.
North Turramurra is a suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore, in the Ku-ring-gai Council area, sitting on a narrow forested spur between Lovers Jump Creek and Cowan Creek - both of which eventually flow into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, which forms the suburb's entire northern boundary. The area was almost entirely inaccessible in its early years. The only access road was Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, later known as Cowan Road and now Bobbin Head Road, with side roads like Miowera, Milton and Murrua Roads described at the time as little better than bush tracks. There was no street lighting until electricity arrived in the early 1920s, and residents without a car faced a genuinely difficult commute - a long walk to the station for the early morning train to Milsons Point, then a ferry to Circular Quay, and the same dark walk home at night.
Generous bushland-edge blocks and large family homes make up almost all of North Turramurra, many with established gardens and significant mature tree canopy. Properties here are long-held and well-appointed.
The suburb is home to the Sphinx Memorial inside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - a 1.5-metre-high replica of the Great Sphinx of Egypt, carved from sandstone in the 1920s by returned soldier William Shirley in memory of fallen comrades, and accessible via the Sphinx Track. North Turramurra is a popular starting point for bushwalkers heading to Bobbin Head and the upper reaches of Cowan Creek. Around 92% of residents are owners rather than renters - one of the highest owner-occupier rates of any Sydney suburb - and wallabies are a regular sight in the substantial backyards that back onto the forested valleys. The small village shopping strip has built a strong local reputation in recent years, with a well-regarded IGA and several cafes drawing comparisons to a country village rather than a Sydney suburb.
North Turramurra's large blocks and proximity to the national park make for the kind of substantial homes that need a full crew and a planned day. The streets closer to the park boundary can be narrow and the driveways long on properties that back up against the bush - exactly the conditions that reward a site check before quoting. Jet covers North Turramurra and knows which streets need advance planning.
Bobbin Head Road access, the bushland enclave, and what moving in North Turramurra involves
Bobbin Head Road is the single main access route into North Turramurra, and the suburb's narrow spur geography between two creeks means there is no useful alternative route in or out. For any North Turramurra move, Billy plans the approach via Bobbin Head Road regardless of which direction the job is heading - there genuinely is no other practical way in for a removal truck. The village shopping strip generates some local traffic around the school and IGA, but the suburb is otherwise quiet by Upper North Shore standards.
The forested valley terrain means many properties back directly onto bushland reserve, and driveways on the streets closest to the national park boundary - Miowera Road, Murrua Road, and the upper sections of Bobbin Head Road - can have significant gradient and limited turning space. Billy assesses access for any North Turramurra property near the bush boundary at quoting stage. The high owner-occupier rate means many homes have been held by the same family for decades, which often means more volume and more careful handling of items that have not moved in a long time.
Bushfire risk is a genuine consideration for some North Turramurra properties given the heavily forested surrounds - this occasionally affects access during fire danger periods over summer, and Billy stays aware of total fire ban days when a job falls during the warmer months. For moves heading toward the rest of the Upper North Shore or the city, the connection back through Turramurra to the Pacific Highway is the practical route.
What we cover in North Turramurra
- House and family home moves
- Bush and hillside property specialists
- Interstate moves - same crew throughout
- Packing and unpacking services
- Long-carry and difficult-access properties
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
Fully insured by QBE on every job. No deposit required. No cancellation fees.
What North Turramurra customers say
"Moved from a North Turramurra house right on the national park boundary - Billy knew Bobbin Head Road was the only way in and had the truck positioned well before we'd even finished our coffee."- Emma and David, North Turramurra bushland home move
How much does a North Turramurra move cost?
We price by the hour. The rate depends on crew size, truck size, and access at both addresses. Use the quote form to get a clear estimate, or read our guide on how much removalists cost in Sydney.
Common questions about moving in North Turramurra
North Turramurra sits on a narrow forested spur between Lovers Jump Creek and Cowan Creek, both of which flow into Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Bobbin Head Road is the only practical through-route for the suburb - there is no useful alternative for a removal truck regardless of direction. This was even more pronounced historically, when the early access roads were described as little better than bush tracks.
A 1.5-metre-high sandstone replica of the Great Sphinx of Egypt inside Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, carved in the 1920s by returned soldier William Shirley in memory of fallen comrades. It is accessible via the Sphinx Track and is one of the suburb's most distinctive local landmarks.
We charge by the hour. Properties near the bush boundary can have gradient and turning space considerations; the central village area is more straightforward. Get in touch for a clear estimate.
Yes - same crew the whole way, no handoffs. Get in touch for an interstate quote.
We cover all of Sydney. Nearby suburbs we regularly work in include Turramurra, St Ives Chase, and Wahroonga.
Two locals, not a call centre.
When you book a North Turramurra move, Billy or Jet runs it personally - not a call centre handing you off to whoever's free. They know the single-access roads well enough to plan the truck position and the day before it starts, not figure it out on the morning. On bigger jobs they bring in their own trusted, experienced team, but Billy or Jet is always on site - sometimes both of them. Either way, there's always a named person from The Movers Company accountable for your move. Every item is wrapped and carried properly, and your home - doorframes, walls, floors, at both ends - is protected the whole way through. Fully insured by QBE. No deposit, no cancellation fees.
Prefer to meet us first? Call and we'll come to you. Fill in the form and most quotes back same business day. Or call us directly on 0466 705 078 - Mon to Sat, 7am to 6pm.
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