Turner, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Turner ACT is 4,470 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Turner is $1,448 per week ($75,296 per year). Median rent in Turner is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Turner has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Turner has a population density of 2,907 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Turner is China. The most common religion is No religion (59.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turner is $1,901.

Population

4,470

Census 2021

Median income

$1,448/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$480/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

31years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Turner vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Turner is $1,448 a week, 21% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 13th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $30 more than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 20.6% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 31, 7 years younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Turner	Typical ACT	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,448/wk	$1,192/wk	+21%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,330/wk	$2,414/wk	−3%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$480/wk	$450/wk	+7%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,901/mo	$2,154/mo	−12%	$1,733/mo
Median age	31	38	−7 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	20.6%	18.2%	+2.4 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Turner Population

4,470 residents at the 2021 Census.

Turner Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,448/wk

$75,296 per year

Ranked 145 of 14,663

Median Rent

$480/wk

$2,080 per month

Ranked 769 of 14,663

Median Age

31years

7 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,901/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Turner Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,330/wk

Median rent $480/wk

Rent to income 20.6%

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

Median rent in Turner against your income

Your weekly income

About $10,097 a month

Median rent $480/wk

Left after rent $1,850/wk

Rent share 20.6%

Turner Schools

schools nearby

government

1128

avg ICSEA score

7,659

total students

Brindabella Christian College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 929 students

1154

ICSEA

North Ainslie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1145

ICSEA

O'Connor Cooperative School Government

Primary · K-2 · 60 students

1141

ICSEA

Turner School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1141

ICSEA

Emmaus Christian School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 590 students

1138

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

Lyneham Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 498 students

1135

ICSEA

Lyneham High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 1,034 students

1132

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 334 students

1130

ICSEA

Ainslie School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Campbell High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 420 students

1120

ICSEA

Black Mountain School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 108 students

1030

ICSEA

Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus Independent

Primary

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

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People in Turner

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (2,122) Female 52.5% (2,342)

Population Density

2,907

people per km²

4,470 people · 1.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$3,199

Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China

5.0%

India

3.2%

England

2.6%

New Zealand

1.6%

United States of America

1.5%

Malaysia

1.3%

Philippines

1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin

5.9%

Cantonese

1.5%

Hindi

1.4%

Spanish

1.2%

Vietnamese

0.9%

Korean

0.9%

French

0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

32.3%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

14.1%

Scottish

12.7%

Chinese

10.0%

German

4.8%

Italian

4.1%

Indian

3.6%

Dutch

2.3%

Polish

1.6%

Filipino

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

59.9%

Catholic

12.3%

Not stated

5.5%

Anglican

4.6%

Hinduism

3.1%

Buddhism

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Islam

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

28.3% 1,166

Separated

1.4% 59

Divorced

6.6% 270

Widowed

2.0% 83

Never married

61.7% 2,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children

53.2%

Couple: children under 15

28.2%

Couple: no children under 15

9.8%

One parent: no children under 15

4.5%

One parent: children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

38.5%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

12.9%

4 persons

6.6%

5 persons

2.1%

6+ persons

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Turner

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,138 occupied private dwellings in Turner at the 2021 Census, 54.3% were rented, 17.2% owned outright and 26.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.2% 25 dwellings

Owned outright

17.2% 368 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

26.1% 559 dwellings

Rented

54.3% 1,161 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

0.7% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

47.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

38.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

31.2%

2 bedrooms

38.9%

3 bedrooms

21.6%

4 bedrooms

6.3%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.6%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

14.3%

1 vehicle

56.0%

2 vehicles

23.3%

3 vehicles

5.1%

4+ vehicles

1.3%

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

Work, income and education in Turner

Employment

Employed full-time

55.8% 2,150 people

Employed part-time

19.4% 746 people

Unemployed

3.1% 118 people

Not in labour force

21.7% 836 people

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

Occupation

Professionals

51.4%

Managers

21.5%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

4.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

3.9%

Sales Workers

3.1%

Labourers

2.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

2.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

43.1%

Walked only

21.6%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Bicycle

9.4%

Bus

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Tram/Light Rail

4.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Truck

0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

93.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

4.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

1.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

47.5%

Postgraduate Degree

32.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.7%

Certificate III/IV

5.3%

Certificate I/II

0.6%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture

36.3%

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.3%

Health

7.2%

Information Technology

6.7%

Engineering

6.2%

Creative Arts

6.0%

Education

3.3%

Architecture & Building

2.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

31.6%

Vocational Education

22.6%

Secondary: Government

19.3%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Pre-school

6.6%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

4.1%

Primary: Catholic

3.8%

Secondary: Catholic

3.6%

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

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Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk $105/wk less rent

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Income: $1,207/wk Rent: $450/wk $30/wk less rent

Phillip

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $440/wk $40/wk less rent

Wright

Income: $1,446/wk Rent: $461/wk $19/wk less rent

Moncrieff

Income: $1,222/wk Rent: $470/wk $10/wk less rent

Watson

Income: $1,354/wk Rent: $437/wk $43/wk less rent

Crace

Income: $1,395/wk Rent: $460/wk $20/wk less rent

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Income: $1,172/wk Rent: $464/wk $16/wk less rent

Suburbs near Turner

The closest suburb to Turner is Braddon, 1.3 km away.

Braddon

1.3 km away · income $1,512/wk · rent $495/wk

O'Connor (ACT)

1.5 km away · income $1,261/wk · rent $451/wk

City

1.6 km away · income $1,076/wk · rent $550/wk

Acton (ACT)

2.0 km away · income $257/wk · rent $9/wk

Reid (ACT)

2.3 km away · income $1,335/wk · rent $430/wk

Ainslie

2.4 km away · income $1,236/wk · rent $367/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Turner

What is the population of Turner ACT?

The population of Turner ACT is 4,470 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,907 people per km². Turner is ranked #1,739 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Turner?

The median personal income in Turner ACT is $1,448 per week, or $75,296 per year. The median household income is $2,330 per week. Family income is $3,199 per week. Turner is ranked #145 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Turner?

Median rent in Turner ACT is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Turner ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Turner?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Turner ACT is $1,901. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Turner?

The median age in Turner ACT is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Turner a good suburb to live in?

Turner is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 4,470. The median income is $1,448/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Turner, ACT: suburb profile

Turner vs the typical ACT suburb

Turner Population

Turner Median Income & Rent

Turner Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Turner against your income

Turner Schools

Turner Map

People in Turner

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Turner

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Turner

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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Suburbs near Turner

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