Turners Beach

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Turners Beach is around 2,116 people. This figure reflects a growth of 150 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,966 people. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,093 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 296 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (4.7%) and the state, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. According to these projections, over the period leading up to 2041, Turners Beach's population is expected to contract by 24 persons. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably in the 75 to 84 age group which is projected to increase by 70 people.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Turners Beach when compared nationally

Turners Beach has seen approximately 12 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 61 homes were approved with an additional 4 approved in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these years has resulted in an average of 3 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $376,000. This financial year, there have been $310,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a primarily residential focus.

All approved constructions have been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to families seeking space. With around 180 people per dwelling approval, Turners Beach exhibits characteristics of a growth area. However, with stable or declining population projections, reduced housing demand pressures are expected, benefiting potential buyers.

Turners Beach has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to influence this area. Notable projects include Don to Leith Coastal Pathway, Don Irrigation Scheme, Marinus Link, and North West Transmission Developments. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Turners Beach performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Turners Beach has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year (AreaSearch data aggregation).

As of June 2025, there are 1,074 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Turners Beach is high at 60.9% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training has a strong specialization with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 4.1% versus the regional average of 8.4%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 2.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data). In comparison, Rest of Tas. saw a fall in employment by 0.5% and a contraction in labour force by 0.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Turners Beach. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Turners Beach's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note: this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Turners Beach had a median income among taxpayers of $46,805 and an average of $55,574. This is below the national average. The median in Rest of Tas. was $47,358 with an average of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,278 (median) and $63,260 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Turners Beach's household, family, and personal incomes modestly, between the 36th and 40th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.3% of locals (683 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. This is similar to metropolitan regions where 28.5% occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 88.8% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 41st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Turners Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Turners Beach's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 88.1% houses and 11.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Tas had no houses or other dwellings recorded. Home ownership in Turners Beach stood at 44.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.3% and rented ones at 16.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,387, aligning with Non-Metro Tas's average, while the median weekly rent was $280, unlike Non-Metro Tas which had no recorded rents. Nationally, Turners Beach's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Turners Beach has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households account for 73.1 percent of all households, including 27.6 percent couples with children, 32.7 percent couples without children, and 11.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.9 percent, with lone person households at 24.7 percent and group households comprising 1.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people.

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

Turners Beach's educational qualifications trail regional benchmarks, with 21.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 8.4% and certificates at 31.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.0% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Turners Beach is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Turners Beach faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 49% of the total population (~1,041 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 11.0% and 8.5% of residents respectively. 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments. The area has 24.9% of residents aged 65 and over (526 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Turners Beach placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Turners Beach was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 91.5% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 96.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Turners Beach is Christianity, comprising 47.5% of the population. However, there was an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, which makes up 0.9% of the population compared to None% across Rest of Tas..

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented in Turners Beach are English at 36.1%, Australian at 32.9%, and Irish at 8.1%. Notably, Dutch is overrepresented at 2.6% (vs None% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 5.0% (vs None%), and New Zealand at 0.6% (vs None%).

Turners Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Turners Beach's median age is 46 years, comparable to Rest of Tas.'s 45 and significantly higher than the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows that 45-54 year-olds are particularly prominent at 13.2%, while the 25-34 group is smaller at 10.4% compared to Rest of Tas.. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group grew from 6.6% to 8.5% and the 85+ cohort increased from 1.3% to 2.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 16.4% to 14.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Turners Beach's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 58 people (32%) from 179 to 238. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, both the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.