Flinders
Cape Barren Island
Cape Barren Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
64
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Cape Barren Island.
Cape Barren Island (7257) sits in the Flinders region of Tasmania.
Cape Barren Island has roughly 64 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Cape Barren Island 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Barren Island's population at 64, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (54%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
64
Median age
51
Family households
58%
Lone person
54%
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)
$85/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$85/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
64
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Cape Barren Island.
Local schools for Cape Barren Island
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Government School Catchment
Cape Barren Island School
Flinders Island District High School
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Frequently asked
About Cape Barren Island.
- What is the Cape Barren Island postcode?
- Cape Barren Island is in the 7257 postcode, in TAS, in the Flinders region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Barren Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $85, for units it's $85.
- What schools are in Cape Barren Island?
- There are 2 schools serving Cape Barren Island on this page, including Cape Barren Island School, Flinders Island District High School.
- How walkable is Cape Barren Island?
- Cape Barren Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Barren Island?
- Cape Barren Island is close to Lady Barron, Strzelecki, Loccota, Ranga, Lackrana.
- What is the population of Cape Barren Island?
- Cape Barren Island has approximately 64 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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