Market Update Edition 23
With spring drawing to a close, now is the ideal moment to prepare your home for the festive season of summer entertaining. For Ku-ring-gai residents, this week brought significant clarity on future local development as the NSW Government approved the Council’s alternative Transport Oriented Development (TOD) scheme.
In this week’s market wrap, we’ll share some top styling tips for effortless summer hosting and practical advice to get your home fire-ready.
Ku-ring-gai Alternative Transport Orientated Development (TOD)Scheme Accepted by State Government
The TOD has been one of the most significant planning considerations influencing the Ku-ring-gai market over the past two years. In a major update the NSW State Government has approved Ku-ring-gai Council’s alternative TOD plan.
This decision by the State Government provides welcome certainty for residents and developers alike.
For the Ku-ring-gai Council’s efforts in developing this alternative plan, they won the 2025 PIA NSW Award for Planning Excellence.
For more information about the published TOD amendments in NSW Legislation, review the State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Ku-ring-gai Station Precincts) 2025.
Top Styling Tips for Easy Entertaining
With the festive December entertaining season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to begin planning and styling your home to create that effortlessly elegant and laidback summer atmosphere
According to Vogue Living, summer entertaining centres on creating a charming al fresco area that invites connection and a harmony with the natural landscape that surrounds it. To achieve this balanced tranquillity, consider investing in outdoor living furniture such as low lounges, woven chairs and weather resistant cushions. Another recommendation is to install outdoor lighting or lanterns to create a soft ambiance in the twilight hours. To align with the festive merriment of the season, add pops of colour such as yellows and blues to your outdoor area. This can be achieved though table settings, cushions and glassware.
Preparing your Home for the Fire Season
The North Shore’s leafy landscape is beautiful – but it also increases bushfire risk. With summer approaching, it’s essential to ensure your property is well prepared.
Here are some maintenance tips from the NSW Rural Fire Services (RFS):
Clear your gutters of leaves and twigs
Install metal gutter guards
Repair damaged or missing tiles on the roof
Install fine metal mesh screens on windows and doors
Fit seals around doors and windows to eliminate gaps
Enclose the areas under the house
Repair or cover gaps in external walls
Attach a fire sprinkler system to gutters
Keep lawns short and gardens well maintained
Cut back trees and shrubs overhanging buildings
Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debris around the property
Have hoses long enough to reach around your house
If you have a pool. Tank or dam, put a Statis Water Supply (SWS) sign on your property entrance, so firefighters know where they can get water
Check and maintain adequate levels of home and contents insurance. Ensure it is up to date.
For more tailored tips use the RFS (i) prepare your home fact sheet, (ii) bush fire household assessment tool, and (iii) bush fire prone land tracker.
Sydney Property Market Insights
Sydney Market Snapshot
1,136 homes went to auction in Sydney, for the week ending 23 November 2025, a 7.9% reduction relative to the week prior. The preliminary clearance rate eased back to 68.5%, a 2.3 percentage point reduction from the week prior.
There were 2,988 homes taken to auction across the combined capitals last week, with most of the capitals hosting fewer auction events compared to the previous week. The volume of auctions is set to bounce back to around 3,440 this week. If they all proceed, this week is shaping up to be the biggest week of auctions since the last week of March in 2024.
In the North Sydney to Hornsby sub-region,170 properties went under the hammer in the week ending 23 November 2025, with a preliminary clearance rate of 58.7%.
What's on in the Community?
Looking for something to do this December. Here are some great local events:
Twilight Christmas Markets – The Turramurra High Christmas markets are a celebration of community, creativity and the unique talents of our local artisans and entrepreneurs. Free entry, live music, food trucks and plenty of market stalls to keep everyone entertained. When: Thursday 4th December 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Turramurra High School, 104 Maxwell Street, South Turramurra
Carols on the Lawn – Bring a picnic and join in for some Christmas fun. Enjoy petting zoo, pony rides, snow cones, fairy floss, craft and face painting. At 6pm, herald the Christmas season with some well-loved carols and kids nativity play. When : Saturday 6th December, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
St James Anglican Church, 15 king Street, Turramurra
Wahroonga Village Fair – A fun day with over 10,000 people visiting and 140 stalls with beautiful handmade and/or delicious goods! Fabulous Christmas Market located in the village of Wahroonga. The fair features numerous stalls selling handmade goods, artisan products and food, alongside entertainment; music and performances from local groups.
When: Sunday 7th December 9:00am – 4:00pm
Railway Avenue and carpark, Wahroonga