TAS7011· Pop. 15,742Derwent Valley

AUSTINS FERRY

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

54

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

2.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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AUSTINS FERRY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$320/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

AUSTINS FERRY is a metropolitan TAS suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro TAS suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,295/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.4%

63.9% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

27.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

36.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

2 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

12.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,212/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7011

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Holy Rosary Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 977

Windermere Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 902

Austins Ferry Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 894

🎓Secondary (1)

Claremont College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 907

📚Combined (2)

St Virgil's College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1024

OneSchool Global Tas

Independent · Yrs 3-12

ICSEA 970

Special (1)

St Francis Flexible Learning Centre

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 866

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
64/ 100

10.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average
934ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 44 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

31

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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