The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of the town of Launceston.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 254 for the state suburb of Turners Marsh.

[3] Route B83 (Pipers River Road) passes through from south to north.

[2][4] The abandoned alignment of the North East Railway Line passes through Turners Marsh.

The local tourist and heritage rail group Launceston and North East Railway has set up their main base of operations at the Karoola Fire Station in Turners Marsh.