Turner

Population growth drivers in Turner are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the estimated population of the suburb of Turner is around 4,754 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 284 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,470. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 4,734 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validation of 149 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 3,087 persons per square kilometer, placing Turner in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Turner has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%, outpacing the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also using 2022 as a base. Future population trends project an above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Turner expected to grow by 988 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 20.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Turner among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Turner averaged approximately 55 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 278 homes. As of FY-26480 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 new residents per year were associated with each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balance between supply and demand. The average construction value of new properties was $615,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market segment.

In FY-26, Turner saw $1.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Turner had 12.0% less new development per person but ranked among the 92nd percentile nationally. Recent construction comprised 3.0% detached dwellings and 97.0% medium and high-density housing. Turner's population density was around 67 people per approval. AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Turner to grow by 968 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand.

Looking ahead, Turner is expected to grow by 968 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Turner has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that may impact the region. Notable projects include Zarah, Ikon Place - Section 19 Braddon, Lonsdale & Girrahween - Braddon (Section 34), and Botanical Turner. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Turner demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Turner has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of September 2025, 3,380 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 78.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 13.1% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries are public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. Public administration & safety has a notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance, however, has limited presence at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force also grew by 1.2%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Turner. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Turner's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30, 2023, the suburb of Turner had a median income among taxpayers of $73,332 and an average of $94,358. This is significantly higher than national averages. The Australian Capital Territory's median income was $72,206 with an average of $85,981 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since June 30, 2023, current estimates for Turner would be approximately $80,123 (median) and $103,096 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Turner rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 38.6% of Turner's population (1,835 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, a pattern also seen in the broader area where 34.3% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 36.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.4% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile nationally. Turner's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Turner features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Turner, as evaluated in the latest Census, 12.6% of dwellings were houses while 87.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turner was at 18.0%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 26.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 55.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of a recent report, was $1,901, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Turner was recorded at $480, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Turner's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Turner features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 46.9% of all households, including 11.5% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 4.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 53.1%, with lone person households at 38.6% and group households comprising 14.8%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Turner shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Turner's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 69.4% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 37.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.0%). Technical qualifications make up 10.9%, with advanced diplomas at 5.4% and certificates at 5.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 20.7% in tertiary education, 3.8% in primary education, and 3.1% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Turner has 25 operational public transport stops, offering a mix of lightrail and bus services. These stops are served by 63 different routes, facilitating 4,635 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 148 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 48%, followed by walking at 22% and bus usage at 12%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.1% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 662 trips per day, equating to around 185 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Turner is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Turner demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (3,064 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 12.3% of residents and asthma affecting 8.2%. A total of 70.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over (480 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Turner was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Turner was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.7% of its population born overseas and 25.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Turner, comprising 26.7% of its population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented in Turner, making up 0.4% compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.4%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (11.6%). Some other ethnic groups show significant divergences: Polish at 1.1% (vs regional 0.8%), French at 0.8% (vs regional 0.5%), and Korean at 0.8% (vs regional 0.6%).

Turner hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Turner's median age is 31, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Turner has a higher concentration of 25-34 residents (32.7%) but fewer 5-14 year-olds (3.8%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national figure of 14.4%. From 2021 to present, the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.6% to 16.3%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 31.7% to 32.7%. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort declined from 19.1% to 16.8% and the 5-14 group dropped from 5.2% to 3.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Turner's age structure. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase solidly by 172 people (37%), growing from 465 to 638. The 5-14 group displays more modest growth at 1%, adding only 2 residents.