TAS7010· Pop. 18,372Glenorchy

DOWSING POINT

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

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

2.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DOWSING POINT 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

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.27%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 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

DOWSING POINT 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 2.0% with stable tenant 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

$1,222/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.9%

56.8% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

36%

48% apartments

Degree qualified

27.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

260 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

36.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

9.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,587/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 7010

🏫2 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Rosetta Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 965

Glenorchy Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 896

🎓Secondary (3)

Guilford Young College

Catholic · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1020

Montrose Bay High School

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 903

Cosgrove High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 867

📚Combined (1)

Dominic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 1018

⭐Special (1)

Indie School - Glenorchy

Independent · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 947

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

High crime

57/ 100

12.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

945ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

66/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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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