West Coast Council
Surprise Bay
Surprise Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 76
The brief
What to know about Surprise Bay.
Surprise Bay (7256) sits in the West Coast region of Tasmania.
Surprise Bay has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Surprise 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Surprise Bay's population at 4, with a median age of 76. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4
Median age
76
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 76
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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 Surprise Bay.
Local schools for Surprise Bay
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Government School Catchment
King Island District High School
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Frequently asked
About Surprise Bay.
- What is the Surprise Bay postcode?
- Surprise Bay is in the 7256 postcode, in TAS, in the West Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Surprise Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Surprise Bay?
- There are 1 schools serving Surprise Bay on this page, including King Island District High School.
- How walkable is Surprise Bay?
- Surprise Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Surprise Bay?
- Surprise Bay is close to Pearshape, Lymwood, Grassy, Yarra Creek, Nugara.
- What is the population of Surprise Bay?
- Surprise Bay has approximately 4 residents. The median age is 76.
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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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