Turner, Australian Capital Territory

Turner is a suburb in the Australian city of Canberra, close to Canberra City and the Australian National University (located in the suburb of Acton).

Turner
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Apartments on Gould Street
Turner
Coordinates35°16′07″S 149°07′27″E
Population4,470 (2021 census)
 • Density2,980/km2 (7,720/sq mi)
Established1928
Postcode(s)2612
Elevation572 m (1,877 ft)
Area1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
DistrictNorth Canberra
Territory electorate(s)Kurrajong
Federal division(s)Canberra
Suburbs around Turner:
O'Connor Lyneham Dickson
Acton Turner Braddon
Acton City Braddon

Turner is named after Sir George Turner, a Federalist, legislator and one of the founders of the Australian Constitution. He was the 18th Premier of Victoria, and later Federal Treasurer under prime ministers Barton, Deakin and Reid. Streets in Turner are mostly named after writers, legislators and pioneers.

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