Acton vs Turner
The verdict
Turner rates higher for education (94 vs 76). Turner has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 17 min).
Scores
ActonTurner
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 78 |
| Transport | 45 | 56 |
| Education | 76 | 94 |
| Liveability | 76 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,848 | 4,470 |
| Median age | 19 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $2,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 81.8% |
| Born in Australia | 56.6% | 65.1% |
| Avg household size | 1 | 2 |
Growth: Acton High Growth · Turner High Growth
Property
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 470 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 456 | 246 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 70 | 380 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,253 | 5,011 |
Acton is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,150 |
Transport
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 107.2 km | 107.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Acton | Turner | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,848 | 4,470 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,600 | 4,891 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,747 | 5,881 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.03% | 2.28% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Acton or Turner?
Turner has the higher transport score (Acton 45/100 vs Turner 56/100).
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