TAS7030· Pop. 19,720Northern Midlands

LAKE SORELL

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

50

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

1.6%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LAKE SORELL 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

$270/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.83%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LAKE SORELL is a metropolitan TAS suburb with steady 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 1.6% 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

31.8%

65.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

38% apartments

Degree qualified

25.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

530 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

53.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

57.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,256/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7030

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Northern Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 952

Kempton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 932

Brighton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 910

St Paul's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 895

Bagdad Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 884

JRLF - East Derwent Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 800

JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 787

JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 772

🎓Secondary (2)

Brighton High School

Government · Yrs 7-11

ICSEA 921

JRLF - Senior School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 800

📚Combined (1)

Bothwell District High School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 893

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
63/ 100

11.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged
868ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
76/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

20

/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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