Side by sideSuburb comparison

Canberra vs Turner.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Turner edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Turner (1137) sits above Canberra (1136).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Turner edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1136).

Common questionsCanberra vs Turner

Common questions

Does Canberra or Turner have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Turner scores 1137 vs 1136 in Canberra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Canberra
Metric
Turner

Price & Market

Median house
$2,195,000
Median unit
$640,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$468/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
43.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
70
100
Bike score
100
7,680
Population
4,470
22
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1136
Avg ICSEA
1137

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).