Central Highlands Regional Council
Surges Bay
Surges Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
163
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Surges Bay.
Surges Bay (7116) sits in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania.
Surges Bay has roughly 163 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.
Surges 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.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Surges Bay's population at 163, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
163
Median age
50
Family households
87%
Lone person
7%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$288/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
163
Median age: 50
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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 Surges Bay.
Local schools for Surges Bay
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Government School Catchment
Geeveston Primary School
Dover District School
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Surges Bay.
- What is the Surges Bay postcode?
- Surges Bay is in the 7116 postcode, in TAS, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Surges Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $288.
- What schools are in Surges Bay?
- There are 3 schools serving Surges Bay on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic School, Geeveston Primary School, Dover District School.
- How walkable is Surges Bay?
- Surges Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Surges Bay?
- Surges Bay is close to Glendevie, Waterloo, Brooks Bay, Cairns Bay, Petcheys Bay.
- What is the population of Surges Bay?
- Surges Bay has approximately 163 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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