Coles Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
515
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Coles Bay.
The postcode for Coles Bay is 7215 (TAS).
Coles Bay (7215) sits in the Northern Midlands region of Tasmania.
Coles Bay has roughly 515 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Coles 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coles Bay's population at 515, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
515
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
515
Median age: 38
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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 Coles Bay.
Local schools for Coles Bay
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Government School Catchment
Swansea Primary School
Bicheno Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Coles Bay.
- What is the Coles Bay postcode?
- Coles Bay is in the 7215 postcode, in TAS, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- Where is Coles Bay?
- Coles Bay is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7215, in the Northern Midlands Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coles Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Coles Bay?
- There are 2 schools serving Coles Bay on this page, including Swansea Primary School, Bicheno Primary School.
- How walkable is Coles Bay?
- Coles Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coles Bay?
- Coles Bay is close to Dolphin Sands, Friendly Beaches, Apslawn, Freycinet, Cranbrook.
- What is the population of Coles Bay?
- The population of Coles Bay is approximately 515 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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