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Tasmania · Postcode 7315
Turners Beach postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 212 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Turners Beach at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Turners Beach vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Turners Beach | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,513 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Turners Beach is a locality 212 km from Hobart in Tasmania, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 7315. It falls within the West and North West region. The local government area is Central Coast (Tas.).
According to the 2021 Census, Turners Beach has a population of 1,966 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,513, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 143 (7.3% of residents).
Housing in Turners Beach includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 774 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Turners Beach scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Turners Beach is part of the Devonport statistical area in Tasmania.
Turners Beach details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7315 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,966 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,513/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $758/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 276/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 774 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 143 (7.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -41.161389 |
| Longitude | 146.234444 |
| Distance from Hobart | 212 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Devonport |
| Local Government | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
| State Electorate | Lyons (Montgomery) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 335 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 171 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 442 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 595 (30.3%) |
| 65+ years | 418 (21.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 240 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 175 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 78 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 73 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 63 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 51 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 20 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 233 (30.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 329 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 187 (24.3%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.