Turners Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Turners Beach, TAS 7315.
About Turners Beach
Welcome to Turners Beach
Turners Beach sits on Tasmania's North-West Coast, a small coastal community wedged between Leith and Forth and just a few minutes' drive from the larger town centre of Ulverstone. It's the kind of place people move to for the beach walks and the quiet rather than the nightlife, with the coastline giving the suburb its long, sandy identity and its name.
With a population of just 1,966 and a median age of 46, Turners Beach has a settled, family-and-retiree feel rather than a transient rental market. It tends to suit those after a slower coastal lifestyle within easy reach of Devonport and Ulverstone, rather than buyers chasing inner-city convenience.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Turners Beach revolves around its namesake stretch of sand and the Coastal Pathway that links it towards Leith and on to Ulverstone, popular with walkers, runners and cyclists taking in the Bass Strait views. It's a low-key suburb without a dense café or retail strip of its own, so most residents head into Ulverstone for a wider choice of dining and everyday socialising, while still coming home to the quiet of the coast.
Shopping
For day-to-day shopping, Turners Beach residents rely on the nearby Ulverstone town centre, which offers supermarkets, specialty retailers and services just a short drive away. This arrangement suits the suburb's character well — Turners Beach remains largely residential, leaving the bigger commercial offering to its neighbour rather than duplicating it.
Getting around
Turners Beach is well positioned on the coastal road network linking Ulverstone and Devonport, making car travel the most practical way to get around. Forth and Leith are both close by, and the broader North-West Coast's main arterial routes make commuting into Ulverstone or further afield to Devonport straightforward for work, schooling or larger shopping trips.
Parks & recreation
The beach itself is the suburb's biggest recreational asset, with the foreshore reserve and coastal walking track offering the kind of everyday access to the water that's hard to find in busier parts of the state. The Coastal Pathway extends recreation options further along the shoreline towards neighbouring Leith and Forth, giving locals a genuine walking and cycling link between the small coastal communities.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Turners Beach is overwhelmingly detached dwellings, with houses making up 74% of current listings against 19% apartments or units and 7% vacant land. That mix reflects the suburb's low-density, beachside residential character, with most homes oriented around coastal living rather than higher-density development.
The property market
Turners Beach's median house price currently sits at $729,000, following growth of 15.7% recently — a notable rise for a small coastal suburb and a sign of the broader interest in North-West Coast lifestyle locations. Median rent is $530 a week, and with houses dominating the listings pool, buyers are typically looking at established or coastal-style homes rather than units, which remain a smaller part of the market alongside a modest supply of vacant land for those wanting to build.
Market snapshot
Turners Beach property market
Median sale price
$729k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$530
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$567k
Median
$729k
Premium
$1.06m
Days on market
41
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +5.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Turners Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Turners Beach, TAS 7315.
Population
1,966
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$1,513
median, per week
Median rent
$280
per week
Median mortgage
$1,387
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Turners Beach
$729k
72 Turners Beach Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.62m
92 Esplanade
Sold ~July 2026
$790k
6 Poynton Close
Sold ~July 2026
$611k
7 Lowry Place
Sold ~July 2026
$675k
1/270 Westella Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
11 Turners Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$515k
1A Poynton Close
Sold ~July 2026
$612k
1/14 Poynton Close
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Turners Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Turners Beach?
The median house price in Turners Beach, TAS is $729k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.7%.
How much is rent in Turners Beach?
The median weekly rent in Turners Beach is around $530 per week.
Is Turners Beach a good place to live?
Turners Beach is a small town on the north coast of Tasmania. Turners Beach is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 1,966.
What is the population of Turners Beach?
Turners Beach has a population of 1,966 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
How long do homes take to sell in Turners Beach?
Properties in Turners Beach take around 41 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Turners Beach?
Entry-level properties in Turners Beach start around $567k, while premium homes reach $1.06m.
What suburbs are near Turners Beach?
Suburbs near Turners Beach include Leith, Forth and Ulverstone.
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