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 is approximately 3,741 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 263 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,478. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,671 in June 2024 and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 44 persons per square kilometer. Turners Beach - Forth's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeds both its SA4 region (5.1%) and the state level, indicating it as a growth leader in the area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 65.7% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, projections indicate an overall population decline of 72 persons in Turners Beach - Forth. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, 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 seen around 24 residential properties approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 122 homes were approved, with another 7 granted approval so far in FY-26. On average, approximately 2.6 people have moved to the area annually for every new home constructed during this period, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for these new homes is $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 elevated construction activity, with an 18.0% increase per person over the five-year period, providing reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

However, recent periods have seen a moderation in development activity. All recent building activity 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, suggesting 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 in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to impact the region. Key initiatives include Stony Rise Retail Precinct, The Da Vinci Village, Don-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 had an unemployment rate of 1.4% as of September 2025, with estimated employment growth of 6.2% over the past year. It had a workforce participation rate of 66.4%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%. The area showed strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food services had lower representation at 4.9% versus the regional average of 7.7%. Employment levels increased by 6.2%, and labour force grew by 6.1% during the year to September 2025, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Turners Beach - Forth's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.2% and labour force increased by 6.1%, resulting in unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment rose by 0.7%, the labour force grew by 0.5%, and unemployment fell 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Turners Beach - Forth. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Turners Beach - Forth's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Turners Beach - Forth SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $49,452 while the average income stands at $58,419. This contrasts with Rest of Tas.'s figures where the median income is $49,689 and the average income is $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. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 33.9% of residents (1,268 people), consistent with broader trends across the area showing 28.5% in the same category. Housing costs are manageable with 89.8% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 47th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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, consisted of 93.0% houses and 7.1% other dwellings. Non-Metro Tas., in comparison, had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Turners Beach - Forth was at 47.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (39.0%) or rented (13.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,400, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. Median weekly rent in Turners Beach - Forth was $270, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $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 making up 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

Turners Beach - Forth trail region has 22.9% of residents aged 15+ with 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+, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (30.1%). Educational participation is high, with 25.0% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.4%), secondary (8.0%), and tertiary (2.8%).

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 have health outcomes largely in line with national benchmarks, according to AreaSearch's analysis. The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover stands at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,803 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.8 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A significant portion, 66.5%, report having no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 62.0%. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are typical. The area has a senior population (aged 65 and over) comprising 25.1% of residents (940 people), with health outcomes ranking favourably nationally even compared to general population figures.

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 showed lower cultural diversity, with 88.7% born in Australia, 90.9% being citizens, and 96.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion (46.6%), slightly higher than the Rest of Tas average of 43.0%. Top ancestry groups were English (35.3%), Australian (32.6%), and Irish (7.5%).

Dutch, Australian Aboriginal, and Maori showed notable divergences: Dutch at 2.7% (regional 1.7%), Aboriginal at 4.3% (regional 4.1%), and Maori at 0.4% (regional 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 average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Tas., the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Turners Beach - Forth at 15.4%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.9%. Between 2021 and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.5% to 8.5% of the population, and the 85+ cohort has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 12.6%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 16.9% to 15.4%. 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 88 people (28%), from 318 to 407. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 72% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 age groups.