Turners Beach - Forth
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is approximately 3,713 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 235 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,478. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Turners Beach - Forth had an estimated resident population of 3,671 in June 2024 and 51 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 44 persons per square kilometer. The area's 6.8% growth from 2021 to November 2025 exceeds its SA4 region (4.7%) and the state average, indicating strong population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimations, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 using the 2021 base year are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 72 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow, with a projected increase of 120 people in this age range.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 122 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved in FY-26 as of now. On average, around 2.6 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is approximately $273,000. This year alone, $1.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Turners Beach - Forth has shown somewhat elevated construction activity, with an 18.0% increase per person over the five-year period.

This has preserved reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and focusing on family homes that appeal to those seeking 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are Stony Rise Retail Precinct, The Da Vinci Village, Don-Leith Coastal Pathway, and North West Support School Devonport. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Turners Beach - Forth performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Turners Beach - Forth has an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of June 2025. This is lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation rate in Turners Beach - Forth is 61.6%, higher than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 55.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. As of June 2025, there are 1,957 residents employed in the area. The main industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Education & training has a particularly high representation with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food shows lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 7.7%. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force increased by 2.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points in Turners Beach - Forth. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment contracted by 0.5%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment fell marginally during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest a potential local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Turners Beach - Forth's employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Turners Beach - Forth has an income below the national average. The median assessed income is $47,114 and the average income stands at $55,941. In comparison, Rest of Tas.'s figures are a median income of $47,358 and an average income of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Turners Beach - Forth would be approximately $53,630 (median) and $63,678 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Turners Beach - Forth, between the 41st and 41st percentiles. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.9% of residents (1,258 people), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 28.5% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 89.8% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 48th 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

Turners Beach-Forth's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 93.0% houses and 7.1% other dwellings. Non-Metro Tas., in contrast, had 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turners Beach-Forth was 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.0% and rented ones at 13.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, above Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Turners Beach-Forth was $270, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Turners Beach-Forth's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,400 vs Australia's $1,863, and rents were substantially below 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 comprise the remaining 25.2%, with lone person households at 22.7% and group households at 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-Forth 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 also prominent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 30.1%. Educational participation is high, with 25.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.4% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary.

Forth Primary School serves Turners Beach-Forth, with an enrollment of 202 students as of a typical Australian school condition (ICSEA: 1013). It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby due to limited local capacity (5.5 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.1).

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Turners Beach - Forth are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Turners Beach - Forth has below-average health indicators with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,782 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (7.9%). A total of 66.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 61.1% in the rest of Tasmania. As of 24 June 2021, 24.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (908 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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, as per the data, showed lower cultural diversity with 88.7% of its population born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Turners Beach-Forth, accounting for 46.6%, compared to 42.4% across Rest of Tas. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.3%), Australian (32.6%), and Irish (7.5%).

Notably, Dutch representation was higher at 2.7% than the regional average of 1.4%. Australian Aboriginal and Maori representations were also notable, at 4.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

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 average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Tas., the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Turners Beach - Forth at 15.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 8.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 8.8% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 16.9% to 15.6%, and the 45 to 54 group 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 98 people (32%), from 308 to 407. Senior residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 79% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.