Burnie
Preservation Bay
Preservation Bay at a glance
Population
100
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Preservation Bay.
Preservation Bay (7316) sits in the Burnie region of Tasmania.
Preservation Bay has roughly 100 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Preservation Bay's population at 100, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
100
Median age
48
Family households
79%
Lone person
16%
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)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
100
Median age: 48
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Preservation Bay.
Local schools for Preservation Bay
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Government School Catchment
Penguin District School
Non-Government Schools
North West Christian School
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Frequently asked
About Preservation Bay.
- What is the Preservation Bay postcode?
- Preservation Bay is in the 7316 postcode, in TAS, in the Burnie region.
- What is the average rent in Preservation Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Preservation Bay?
- There are 2 schools serving Preservation Bay on this page, including Penguin District School, North West Christian School.
- What suburbs are near Preservation Bay?
- Preservation Bay is close to Penguin, Sulphur Creek, Howth, Heybridge, West Pine.
- What is the population of Preservation Bay?
- Preservation Bay has approximately 100 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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