Kentish Council

Turners Beach

TAS7315

Turners Beach at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,966

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Turners Beach.

Turners Beach (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.

Turners Beach has roughly 1,966 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Turners Beach scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Turners Beach's population at 1,966, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,966

Median age

46

Family households

73%

Lone person

25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$246/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$280/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

17%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,966

Median age: 46

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

50

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Turners Beach.

Local schools for Turners Beach

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Government School Catchment

East Ulverstone Primary School

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Forth Primary School

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Ulverstone Secondary College

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Frequently asked

About Turners Beach.

What is the Turners Beach postcode?
Turners Beach is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
What is the average rent in Turners Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $280.
What schools are in Turners Beach?
There are 13 schools serving Turners Beach on this page, including Leighland Christian School, East Ulverstone Primary School, Forth Primary School.
How walkable is Turners Beach?
Turners Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
What suburbs are near Turners Beach?
Turners Beach is close to Leith, Ulverstone, Forth, Lillico, Don.
What is the population of Turners Beach?
Turners Beach has approximately 1,966 residents. The median age is 46.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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