Preservation Bay TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Preservation Bay, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Preservation Bay TAS is 100 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Preservation Bay is $823 per week ($42,796 per year). Median rent in Preservation Bay is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Preservation Bay has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Preservation Bay has a population density of 162.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preservation Bay is $1,600.

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Preservation Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Preservation Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$823/wk
$42,796 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Preservation Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (47) Female 49.5% (46)

Population Density

162.4
people per km²
100 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,958
Family income/wk

Preservation Bay Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Preservation Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.9% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.1% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Preservation Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Preservation Bay Religion

No Religion
54.3%
Uniting Church
10.6%
Christian (other)
8.5%
Catholic
8.5%
Not stated
7.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.3%
Pentecostal
3.2%
Anglican
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Preservation Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Preservation Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
31.3% 25 people
Employed part-time
41.3% 33 people
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Not in labour force
27.5% 22 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Preservation Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Preservation Bay Occupation

Professionals
31.9%
Managers
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.1%
Labourers
10.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Community & Personal Service
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Preservation Bay Field of Study

Education
22.2%
Architecture & Building
19.4%
Engineering
16.7%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%
Society & Culture
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Preservation Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Preservation Bay Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
20.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Preservation Bay Marital Status

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Married
58.0% 47
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Separated
3.7% 3
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Divorced
11.1% 9
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Widowed
4.9% 4
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Never married
22.2% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Preservation Bay Ancestry

English
38.2%
Australian
27.1%
Scottish
10.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.6%
Irish
7.6%
Dutch
6.9%
German
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Preservation Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
35.3%
Primary — Government
29.4%
Secondary — Government
17.6%
Vocational Education
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Preservation Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.6% 3
No need for assistance
98.4% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Preservation Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.9% 29
Not a volunteer
65.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Preservation Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Preservation Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
93.5%
Did not go to work
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Preservation Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Preservation Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
34.3%
4 bedrooms
37.1%
5 bedrooms
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Preservation Bay Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Preservation Bay Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
173
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Preservation Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Asthma
8
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Preservation Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
19.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
20.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Preservation Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
36.3%
Couple — no children
27.5%
Couple — no children under 15
26.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Preservation Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 11
Did not provide
86.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Preservation Bay Children Ever Born

No children
35.3%
2 children
47.1%
3 children
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Preservation Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.1%
5–14 hours
35.3%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Preservation Bay Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
35.9%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
30.8%
5 persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Preservation Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Preservation Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
960
avg ICSEA score
676
total students
Penguin District School Government
Combined · K-12 · 676 students
960
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Preservation Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,812/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Preservation Bay

≈ $7,852/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,512/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Preservation Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preservation Bay

What is the population of Preservation Bay TAS?

The population of Preservation Bay TAS is 100 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 162.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Preservation Bay?

The median personal income in Preservation Bay TAS is $823 per week, or $42,796 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $1,958 per week.

How much is rent in Preservation Bay?

Median rent in Preservation Bay TAS is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Preservation Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preservation Bay TAS is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Preservation Bay?

The median age in Preservation Bay TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Preservation Bay a good suburb to live in?

Preservation Bay is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 100.The median income is $823/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60520. All dollar figures in AUD.