TAS7109· Pop. 9,872Derwent Valley

LOWER WATTLE GROVE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

2.5%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LOWER WATTLE GROVE 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

$290/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LOWER WATTLE GROVE 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 2.5% 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

$1,397/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.6%

81.3% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

16% apartments

Degree qualified

35.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

100.5 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

28.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

936/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7109

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Glen Huon Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1000

Huonville Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 909

🎓Secondary (1)

Huonville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 901

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

61/ 100

11.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

937ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

81/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 29 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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