Preston Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
268
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Preston Beach.
The postcode for Preston Beach is 6215 (WA).
Preston Beach (6215) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia.
Preston Beach has roughly 268 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Preston Beach 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Preston Beach's population at 268, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
268
Median age
62
Family households
52%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
268
Median age: 62
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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 Preston Beach.
Local schools for Preston Beach
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Government School Catchment
Yarloop Primary School
Waroona District High School
Ocean Road Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Preston Beach.
- What is the Preston Beach postcode?
- Preston Beach is in the 6215 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- Where is Preston Beach?
- Preston Beach is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6215, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Preston Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Preston Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Preston Beach on this page, including Yarloop Primary School, St Joseph's School, Waroona District High School.
- How walkable is Preston Beach?
- Preston Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Preston Beach?
- Preston Beach is close to Lake Clifton, Clifton, Herron, Herron, Waroona.
- What is the population of Preston Beach?
- The population of Preston Beach is approximately 268 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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