Kentish Council
Preston
Preston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.6k
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Preston.
Preston (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
Preston has roughly 15,635 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Preston 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Preston's population at 15,635, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,635
Median age
48
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$209/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
15,635
Median age: 48
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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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Preston.
Local schools for Preston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sprent Primary School
Riana Primary School
Wilmot Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Preston.
- What is the Preston postcode?
- Preston is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in Preston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $209.
- What schools are in Preston?
- There are 13 schools serving Preston on this page, including Sprent Primary School, Riana Primary School, Wilmot Primary School.
- How walkable is Preston?
- Preston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Preston?
- Preston is close to Gunns Plains, Castra, South Preston, Sprent, Upper Castra.
- What is the population of Preston?
- Preston has approximately 15,635 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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