Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Preston TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Preston TAS is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Preston is $487 per week ($25,324 per year). Median rent in Preston is $220 per week ($953 per month). Preston has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Preston has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Preston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston is $686.

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Preston Population

residents (Census 2021)

Preston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$487/wk

$25,324 per year

#8351 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$686/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Preston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (80) Female 44.4% (64)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

149 people · 41.6 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$989

Family income/wk

Preston Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Preston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.7% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.3% 14 dwellings

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

Preston Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

England

7.4%

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

Preston Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Anglican

17.9%

Christian (other)

15.7%

Not stated

7.5%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Catholic

3.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Preston Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

20.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Preston Employment

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Employed full-time

27.1% 29 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 23 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 4 people

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Not in labour force

47.7% 51 people

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

Preston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

29.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

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

Preston Occupation

Managers

47.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.1%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.0%

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

Preston Field of Study

Engineering

31.0%

Society & Culture

17.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.2%

Education

13.8%

Health

10.3%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

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

Preston Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Preston Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

27.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Preston Marital Status

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Married

47.9% 57

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Separated

5.9% 7

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Divorced

16.0% 19

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Widowed

2.5% 3

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Never married

27.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Preston Ancestry

Australian

35.8%

English

35.8%

Dutch

7.0%

Scottish

6.4%

German

5.9%

Irish

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Preston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

27.6%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Vocational Education

13.8%

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

Preston Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 14

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 248

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

Preston Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.1% 13

—

Not a volunteer

88.9% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Preston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

50.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Preston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Did not go to work

18.2%

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

Preston Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.6%

2 vehicles

29.4%

3 vehicles

37.3%

4+ vehicles

15.7%

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

Preston Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.6%

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

48.3%

4 bedrooms

24.1%

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

Preston Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Preston Indigenous Population

7.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

240

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Preston Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Preston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

11.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

11.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Preston Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Preston Military Service

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Previously served

8.2% 9

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Never served

91.8% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Preston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.7% 20

—

Did not provide

82.3% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Preston Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

11.5%

4 children

15.4%

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

Preston When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Preston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.8%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Preston Household Size

1 person

28.1%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

15.6%

4 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Preston Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Preston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Preston Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $941/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Preston

Your weekly income

≈ $4,078/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $721/wk

Rent share 23.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $70/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Campbell Town

Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $5/wk

Sheffield

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Preston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Weetah

Pop: 75 Income: $478/wk Rent: $250/wk

Forthside

Pop: 76 Income: $866/wk Rent: $149/wk

Police Point

Pop: 76 Income: $556/wk Rent: $330/wk

Bangor (Tas.)

Pop: 77 Income: $664/wk Rent: $220/wk

Dowsing Point

Pop: 77 Income: $933/wk Rent: $360/wk

Malbina

Pop: 77 Income: $939/wk Rent: $380/wk

Compare Preston (Tas.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Preston

What is the population of Preston TAS?

The population of Preston TAS is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Preston is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Preston?

The median personal income in Preston TAS is $487 per week, or $25,324 per year.The median household income is $941 per week.Family income is $989 per week.Preston is ranked #8,351 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Preston?

Median rent in Preston TAS is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Preston ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Preston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Preston TAS is $686. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Preston?

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

Is Preston a good suburb to live in?

Preston is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 149.The median income is $487/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60521. All dollar figures in AUD.