Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Turner
2 km²
A massive gap in educational attainment sets Turner apart, with 65.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 31. Its character is shaped by a highly mobile and well-paid population, with many residents renting apartments and commuting via public transport. The area is almost entirely walkable, combining high incomes with a preference for smaller, urban living.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national average, and children under 15 make up only 7.7% of the population. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which rose to 19.7% in 2021.
People born overseas make up 31.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China is the most frequent country of birth outside Australia.
About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen since 2016.
The area is far more secular than the rest of the country; 60.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011.
Turner is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 65.5% of adults holding a university degree. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 89.4%.
Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure at $3,199. High earners are common here, with 27.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
While few people need help with daily activities, mental health conditions are reported by 13.3% of residents, which is well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 22.7%. However, the area has among the lowest rates of unpaid care for children and housework compared to similar areas.
First Nations residents in Turner have a much higher typical personal income and a far higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Homes here are typically small, with just 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 38.5% of the community.
Renting is very common, with 54.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most residents live in flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are $480.
The area is very connected, with 14.3% of homes having no car and a high number of people using public transport. The drive time to the city is very short, taking only 5 minutes.
The population is highly transient, with 70.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share of the community than the national average.
Employment is strong, with 76.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals working in public administration and safety.
Turner is ranked among the most advantaged areas in the country, with a perfect score for education and job skills.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 20.9 degrees, while its average annual rainfall is a little below the state figure.
This is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.