South Preston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about South Preston.
The postcode for South Preston is 7315 (TAS).
South Preston (7315) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
South Preston has roughly 21 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
South 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Preston's population at 21, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (33% family, 0% lone person).
Population
21
Median age
47
Family households
33%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$246/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$209/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 47
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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
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Education
Schools in South Preston.
Local schools for South Preston
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Government School Catchment
Wilmot Primary School
Sprent Primary School
Riana Primary School
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Frequently asked
About South Preston.
- What is the South Preston postcode?
- South Preston is in the 7315 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- Where is South Preston?
- South Preston is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7315, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Preston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $246, for units it's $209.
- What schools are in South Preston?
- There are 20 schools serving South Preston on this page, including Wilmot Primary School, Sprent Primary School, Riana Primary School.
- How walkable is South Preston?
- South Preston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Preston?
- South Preston is close to Nietta, Gunns Plains, South Nietta, Upper Castra, Preston.
- What is the population of South Preston?
- The population of South Preston is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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