Turner

Turner lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Turner is around 4,948 people. This represents an increase of 478 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,470 people in the suburb. AreaSearch's analysis of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 indicates a resident population of 4,734 for Turner. This figure, combined with an additional 145 validated new addresses since the Census date, results in the current estimated population. The population density ratio is 3,213 persons per square kilometer, placing Turner in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Turner's population growth of 10.7% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average of 5.9% and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the area.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for Turner. AreaSearch's projections for Turner are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ACT Government SA2 area projections for years post-2032. Future demographic trends indicate an above median population growth is projected for the suburb, with an expected increase of 988 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 15.6% over the 17-year period.

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-26479 approvals have been recorded. On average, each new home accommodates about 1.2 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of new properties is around $615,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen approximately $1.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Turner has 12.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 92nd percentile nationally for building activity, which has accelerated in recent years. Recent construction comprises mainly medium and high-density housing (97.0%), with a smaller proportion of detached dwellings (3.0%). This trend caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers seeking accessible entry options. Turner currently reflects a developing area with approximately 67 people per approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to grow by 774 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Turner has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Ikon Place in Section 19 Braddon, Zarah, Lonsdale & Girrahween in Braddon (Section 34), and Botanical Turner. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Turner has an educated workforce with significant professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 3.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.3%.

As of June 2025, 3401 residents were employed, with a 0.4% lower unemployment rate than the Australian Capital Territory's 3.4%. Workforce participation was higher at 76.4%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. Key employment industries include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. Public administration & safety has a notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 7.5% compared to the region's 11.7%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT's employment rose by 1.9% with a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 consider localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Turner's median income among taxpayers was $73,332 with an average of $94,358. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $83,305 (median) and $107,191 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Turner, between the 84th and 97th percentiles nationally. Distribution data indicates 38.6% of the population (1,909 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength is evident through 36.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings place disposable income at the 83rd percentile and the area'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 per the latest Census evaluation, 12.6% of dwellings were houses while 87.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 39.3% houses and 60.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turner stood at 18.0%, with mortgaged properties at 26.6% and rented dwellings at 55.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,901, lower than the ACT average of $2,080, but higher than the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Turner was $480, slightly higher than the ACT's $476 and significantly 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 2.2.

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

Educational attainment in Turner is notably high with 69.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 37.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (25.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.0%). Technical qualifications make up 10.9%, including advanced diplomas (5.4%) and certificates (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. Turner School serves the local area, enrolling 369 students as of a specific date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (7.5 places per 100 residents compared to 15.4 regionally).

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

Turner has 25 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These include a mix of lightrail and bus services. There are 14 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 2,818 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Turner is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 148 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 402 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 112 weekly trips per individual stop.

Turner's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Turner had consistently good health performance across age groups. Both younger and older residents had low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover was high at approximately 64%, covering 3189 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues were most prevalent at 12.3%, followed by asthma at 8.2%. 70.1% reported no medical ailments, similar to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%. Turner had 9.9% residents aged 65 and over (489 people), lower than ACT's 11.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors were notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.7% born overseas and 25.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Turner, comprising 26.7% of its population. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, making up 0.4% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 0.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (22.4%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (11.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish was overrepresented at 1.1% in Turner versus 0.9% regionally, French at 0.8% compared to 0.7%, and Korean at 0.8% versus 0.7%.

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

Turner's median age is 31, which is significantly lower than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35 and notably below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Turner has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (33.6%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is substantially above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of Turner's population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 31.7% to 33.6%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 14.6% to 15.9%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age group has decreased from 19.1% to 17.1%, and the 5 to 14 age group has fallen from 5.2% to 4.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Turner's age structure. The 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to increase substantially, rising by 172 people (45%) from 380 to 553. Conversely, the number of residents aged 5 to 14 is expected to decrease by 14.