Central Highlands Regional Council
Cairns Bay
Cairns Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
47
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cairns Bay.
Cairns Bay (7116) sits in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania.
Cairns Bay has roughly 47 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Cairns 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 2 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cairns Bay's population at 47, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (115% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
47
Median age
39
Family households
115%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
47
Median age: 39
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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 Cairns Bay.
Local schools for Cairns Bay
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Government School Catchment
Geeveston Primary School
Cygnet Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Cairns Bay.
- What is the Cairns Bay postcode?
- Cairns Bay is in the 7116 postcode, in TAS, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cairns Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Cairns Bay?
- There are 4 schools serving Cairns Bay on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic School, Geeveston Primary School, Cygnet Primary School.
- How walkable is Cairns Bay?
- Cairns Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cairns Bay?
- Cairns Bay is close to Waterloo, Geeveston, Port Huon, Wattle Grove, Surges Bay.
- What is the population of Cairns Bay?
- Cairns Bay has approximately 47 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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