Turner, ACT 2818
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $480/wk Median
- 54.3% Renters
Turner Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.5k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $480
- To the CBD
- 1.4km
- Walkability
- 9.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 2
ABS 2021 Census
Turner Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Turner for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 54.3% of the suburb's 4,470 residents rent.
Around Turner
Turner Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Turner Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Turner
Real questions renters ask before moving to Turner.
Is Turner walkable?
Turner carries a walkability score of 9.5/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Turner a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Turner has a 54.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Turner family-friendly for renters?
Turner has around 2 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $480/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
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