Turners Beach - Forth

Turners Beach - Forth has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Turners Beach - Forth's population was approximately 3,726 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 248 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,478. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates showing an estimated resident population of 3,671 as of June 2024 and an additional 51 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 44 persons per square kilometer. Turners Beach - Forth's population grew by 7.1% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, exceeding the SA4 region's growth rate of 5.0%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. According to these projections, Turners Beach - Forth's population is expected to decline by 72 persons by 2041, while the 75 to 84 age group is projected to increase by 120 people.

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

Turners Beach - Forth has granted approximately 24 residential property approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 122 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved in FY-26. On average, each new home constructed over these five years attracted around 2.6 people to the area.

This demand has supported property values, with new homes having an average construction cost value of $273,000. In FY-26, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Turners Beach - Forth has shown elevated construction activity, with 18.0% more dwellings approved per person over the past five years.

This has preserved buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, recent development activity has moderated. All building activity in recent periods consists of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. The location has approximately 207 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Turners Beach - Forth may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Turners Beach - Forth has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 10thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Major projects include Stony Rise Retail Precinct, The Da Vinci Village, Don to Leith Coastal Pathway, and North West Support School Devonport. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Turners Beach - Forth has an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of September 2025. This is lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation in Turners Beach - Forth is 66.3%, compared to the Rest of Tas.'s 58.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.2%. As of September 2025, 2,020 residents are employed. According to Census responses, 9.9% of residents work from home. The majority of employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Turners Beach - Forth has a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 7.7%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparisons. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 6.1%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, the Rest of Tas. saw employment rise by 0.7% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that Turners Beach - Forth's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Turners Beach - Forth SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $49,452 and the average income is $58,419. In comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median income is $49,689 with an average income of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Turners Beach - Forth would be approximately $54,199 (median) and $64,027 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Turners Beach - Forth rank modestly, between the 40th and 41st percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 33.9% of residents (1,263 people), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 28.5% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 89.8% retained, however disposable income is below average at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Turners Beach - Forth, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.0% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turners Beach - Forth stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.0% and rented ones at 13.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent figure in the area was $270, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Turners Beach - Forth's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,400 than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $270 compared to the national figure of $375.

Turners Beach - Forth has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 74.8% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Turners Beach - Forth shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Educational qualifications in Turners Beach show that 22.9% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.1%. Educational participation is high, with 25.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.4% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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Turners Beach - Forth's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Turners Beach - Forth residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks.

Common health condition prevalence is low across all age cohorts. Private health cover stands at 48% (1,795 people), below the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health issues are most prevalent, affecting 10.8% and 7.9% respectively. 66.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in the rest of Tasmania. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. The area has 24.5% seniors (912 people), with strong health outcomes ranking higher than the national average for seniors.

Turners Beach - Forth is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Turners Beach-Forth has a cultural diversity below average, with 88.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 46.6%, compared to 43.0% across Rest of Tas. The top three ancestry groups are English (35.3%), Australian (32.6%), and Irish (7.5%).

Notably, Dutch representation is overrepresented at 2.7% versus 1.7% regionally, Australian Aboriginal at 4.3% versus 4.1%, and Maori at 0.4% versus 0.2%.

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

Turners Beach - Forth has a median age of 47, which is higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Tas., the 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Turners Beach - Forth at 15.6%, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the population of those aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.5% to 8.3%, while the 15 to 24 age group has risen from 8.8% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 16.9% to 15.6%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 14.2% to 13.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Turners Beach - Forth's age structure. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 96 people (31%), from 310 to 407. Senior residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 80% of population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. In contrast, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.