Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Turners Beach TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Turners Beach, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Turners Beach TAS is 1,966 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Turners Beach is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Turners Beach is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Turners Beach has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Turners Beach has a population density of 275.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Turners Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turners Beach is $1,387.

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Turners Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Turners Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,387/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Turners Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (961) Female 51.1% (1,006)

Population Density

275.5

people per km²

1,966 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,818

Family income/wk

Turners Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Turners Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.8% 332 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.2% 297 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Turners Beach Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.0%

India

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Turners Beach Religion

No Religion

51.0%

Catholic

16.2%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

5.9%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Pentecostal

3.2%

Baptist

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Turners Beach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Turners Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.0%

SAL Oth

19.2%

SAL Tot

19.2%

IAL Punjabi

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Turners Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 534 people

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Employed part-time

24.8% 373 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 33 people

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Not in labour force

37.5% 565 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Turners Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.2%

Bachelor Degree

26.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Turners Beach Occupation

Professionals

31.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Managers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Labourers

7.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Sales Workers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Turners Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.0%

Education

17.0%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Engineering

14.6%

Health

11.4%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Creative Arts

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Information Technology

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Turners Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Turners Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Turners Beach Marital Status

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Married

53.6% 876

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Separated

3.9% 63

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Divorced

10.5% 171

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Widowed

5.0% 81

👤

Never married

27.1% 443

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Turners Beach Ancestry

English

36.9%

Australian

33.6%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

6.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

Dutch

2.7%

Other

2.6%

German

2.0%

Italian

0.8%

New Zealander

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

French

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Turners Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.8%

Secondary — Government

15.3%

Secondary — Catholic

15.3%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Primary — Catholic

10.7%

Pre-school

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Turners Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.3% 239

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No need for assistance

93.7% 3,534

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Turners Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.4% 333

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 1,222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Turners Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

7.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Turners Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.9%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

1.3%

Truck

1.0%

Bus

0.6%

Other

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Turners Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.6%

1 vehicle

30.3%

2 vehicles

42.8%

3 vehicles

14.0%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Turners Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

22.5%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Turners Beach Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Turners Beach Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

286

Indigenous residents

3,487

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Turners Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

189

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Turners Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Turners Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Turners Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 3

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Previously served

3.8% 59

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Never served

96.0% 1,499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Turners Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 237

—

Did not provide

84.7% 1,316

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Turners Beach Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

32.6%

3 children

20.8%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Turners Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Turners Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Turners Beach Household Size

1 person

24.6%

2 persons

40.7%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Turners Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,648

Moved from TAS

150

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Turners Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Turners Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1025

avg ICSEA score

213

total students

Forth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 213 students

1025

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Turners Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,513/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Turners Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $6,556/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,233/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Turners Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 997 Income: $565/wk Rent: $238/wk

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Pop: 1,023 Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk

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Pop: 1,033 Income: $468/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 1,037 Income: $661/wk Rent: $405/wk

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Pop: 1,049 Income: $631/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,079 Income: $539/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turners Beach

What is the population of Turners Beach TAS?

The population of Turners Beach TAS is 1,966 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 275.5 people per km².Turners Beach is ranked #3,054 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Turners Beach?

The median personal income in Turners Beach TAS is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,513 per week.Family income is $1,818 per week.Turners Beach is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Turners Beach?

Median rent in Turners Beach TAS is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Turners Beach ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Turners Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turners Beach TAS is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Turners Beach?

The median age in Turners Beach TAS is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Turners Beach a good suburb to live in?

Turners Beach is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,966.The median income is $758/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60699. All dollar figures in AUD.