Huon Valley Council
Barnes Bay
Barnes Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Barnes Bay.
Barnes Bay (7150) sits in the Huon Valley region of Tasmania.
Barnes Bay has roughly 28 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barnes Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barnes Bay's population at 28, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (125% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
66
Family households
125%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$232/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 66
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barnes Bay.
Local schools for Barnes Bay
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Government School Catchment
Snug Primary School
Woodbridge School
South Arm Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barnes Bay.
- What is the Barnes Bay postcode?
- Barnes Bay is in the 7150 postcode, in TAS, in the Huon Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barnes Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $232.
- What schools are in Barnes Bay?
- There are 16 schools serving Barnes Bay on this page, including Snug Primary School, Woodbridge School, South Arm Primary School.
- How walkable is Barnes Bay?
- Barnes Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barnes Bay?
- Barnes Bay is close to North Bruny, Killora, Dennes Point, Apollo Bay, Coningham.
- What is the population of Barnes Bay?
- Barnes Bay has approximately 28 residents. The median age is 66.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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