Turners Beach, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Turners Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Turners Beach |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.17051 |
| Longitude | 146.22916 |
| Population | 1,625 |
| Density | 236.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 7315 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 211 km north-northwest |
Turners Beach is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,625. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 236.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 211 km north-northwest of Hobart. Turners Beach is located at 41.1705°S, 146.2292°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7315. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Turners Beach unfolds as a gentle curve of coastline, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth slopes towards the cool, grey waters of Bass Strait. It lies 9.5 km west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 273°T), and is situated 3.2 km east of Ulverstone. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of the sea, mingled with the sweet, earthy scent of ripening berries and the subtle perfume of saltbush clinging to the dunes. Low, rolling hills, softened by a generous scattering of eucalypts and wattles, form a verdant backdrop, their colours deepening to an almost bruised purple as the afternoon sun begins its descent. Along the shoreline, smooth, grey pebbles are polished by the relentless kiss of the waves, and the occasional weathered piece of driftwood speaks of journeys from distant shores. The quietude of Turners Beach is a palpable thing, broken only by the cry of gulls and the murmur of the tide.
The story of Turners Beach is intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained its people for generations, a legacy of agricultural endeavour that continues to shape its character. While once a stronghold of dairying and mixed farming, the local economy has gracefully diversified, embracing the burgeoning potential of viticulture and the enduring allure of tourism. The rich volcanic soil, a gift from the ancient earth, now nurtures rows of vines that promise fine cool-climate wines, their leaves catching the light like scattered emeralds. This coastal haven also draws visitors to its pristine shores and the nearby estuary, a haven for birdlife and a tranquil spot for reflection. The spirit of Turners Beach is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land and sea, a place where the past informs the present, and the future is cultivated with care.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Turners Beach, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Turners Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Turners Beach includes the postcode (7315), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Turners Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |