Turners Beach
Turners Beach's standout feature is how settled and detached it is: 81.2% of residents stayed put over the last mobility period and 88.1% of dwellings are separate houses. With 1,966 people at a median age of 46, it is 6.0 years older than the national norm and has a lower overseas-born share at 8.5%. Compared with Ulverstone and Forth, its profile reads more coastal-residential than mixed-service, because ownership is high and commuting is mostly by car.
Local council: Central Coast (Tas.)
Population
1,966
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,513/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
For homebuyers, Turners Beach is more about lower holding pressure than bargain-price claims. Monthly mortgage payments of $1,387 take 21.2% of household income, and weekly rent of $280 takes 18.5%, both flagged as below stress settings. The stock suits conventional family and downsizer demand because 88.1% of homes are separate houses, 54.2% have 3 bedrooms and 26.4% have 4 or more. Ownership is also high, with 43.1% owned outright compared with 38.6% mortgaged.
For Buyers
For homebuyers, Turners Beach is more about lower holding pressure than bargain-price claims. Monthly mortgage payments of $1,387 take 21.2% of household income, and weekly rent of $280 takes 18.5%, both flagged as below stress settings. The stock suits conventional family and downsizer demand because 88.1% of homes are separate houses, 54.2% have 3 bedrooms and 26.4% have 4 or more. Ownership is also high, with 43.1% owned outright compared with 38.6% mortgaged.
For Investors
The investment case is steady but not deep. Only 16.6% of homes are rented, well below the owner-occupier base of 81.7% across outright owners and mortgage holders, so tenant turnover may be thinner than in larger rental markets. Median rent sits at $280 a week and vacancy is 6.6%, which points to the need for careful lease pricing. With 0 development approvals in the last 12 months, supply pressure is low, because new competition is not currently a major local force.
Demographics
Turners Beach is older and more locally settled than the national profile. The median age is 46, sitting 6.0 years above the national benchmark, while university attainment at 26.8% is 3.3 percentage points below national. Overseas-born residents make up 8.5%, 13.1 points lower than national, so ancestry is strongly Anglo-European: English counts 930, Irish 208, Scottish 164 and Dutch 67. No religion at 945 people is slightly higher than Christianity at 879.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.1%
Houses
7.1%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is strongly detached and ownership-weighted. Separate houses account for 88.1% of dwellings, far higher than semi-detached homes at 7.1%, and the bedroom mix is practical rather than compact: 54.2% are 3-bedroom homes and 26.4% have 4 or more bedrooms. Tenure explains the settled feel, because 43.1% are owned outright, 38.6% have a mortgage and only 16.6% rent. Costs also look contained, with mortgage-to-income at 21.2% compared with rent-to-income at 18.5%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,387
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$280
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$758
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
55
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.5%
Couples with children
45.8%
Couples, no children
15.6%
Single parent
578
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce leans toward public and service-sector stability. Education is the largest industry at 20.9%, followed by healthcare at 19.0%, construction at 11.5%, public admin at 8.0% and manufacturing at 7.5%. Professionals lead occupations with 211 workers, ahead of trades at 139 and community or personal service roles at 136. Unemployment is low at 3.2% and participation is 61.0%. SEIFA is mid-range overall: IEO decile 5, IRSAD decile 5, IRSD decile 6 and IER decile 7, suggesting better economic resources than education and occupation scores.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
995
Unemployed
32
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.6%
Part-time
38.7%
Participation
61.0%
Employed
963
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.8%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
8.5%
Dwellings
773
Transport to Work
Everyday livability is car-oriented and low-density. Car driving accounts for 85.6% of commutes, much higher than public transport at 0.6% and walking or cycling at 1.4%, so convenience depends heavily on road access and parking. Work from home is 7.6%, which helps some households offset commuting. Density is 275.5 people per sq km, supporting a quieter residential pattern. Social advantage is middle-ranked, with IRSAD decile 5 and IRSD decile 6 compared with the national decile spread.
Drive
85.6%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
7.6%
Growth Outlook
Growth is moderate rather than speculative. The annual trend is 1.96%, with Overseas migration listed as the primary driver, while the 10-year population change is 24.2%. The trajectory is labelled Mixed, because affordability improved from 36.9 in 2011 to 33.1 in 2021 but the working-age share fell by 2.2 points. Gentrification signals are mild: one shift measure scores 16 and says Not gentrifying, while the broader score is 25 with Early signs, higher than a no-change reading but still early-stage.
Population trend: Central Coast (Tas.) council area
Turners Beach sits in the Central Coast (Tas.) council area. These are the council area's residents, not Turners Beach's.
Residents 2025
23,378
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Turners Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turners Beach a good suburb to live in?
Turners Beach suits buyers wanting a settled, detached-housing area. It has 88.1% separate houses, 81.2% resident stability and a median age of 46, which is 6.0 years above the national benchmark.
What is the median house price in Turners Beach?
A current median house price is not available for Turners Beach. The clearer affordability indicators are $1,387 monthly mortgage payments, 21.2% mortgage-to-income and weekly rent of $280.
What schools are in Turners Beach?
There are 0 schools recorded within Turners Beach itself. Families generally need to plan around nearby towns, and that matters because 85.6% of workers commute by car.
Is Turners Beach safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Turners Beach. Stability indicators are positive, with 81.2% of residents staying put and 43.1% of homes owned outright.
Is Turners Beach good for property investment?
Turners Beach is more a steady hold than a high-churn rental market. Renters make up 16.6% of households, median rent is $280 a week, vacancy is 6.6% and recent development approvals are 0.
How is Turners Beach's population changing?
Turners Beach has 1,966 residents today, with growth running at 1.96% a year. The 10-year change is 24.2%, and Overseas migration is the listed primary driver.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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