TAS7140· Pop. 12,069West Coast

OUSE

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

7.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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OUSE 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

+0.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.62%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

OUSE is a TAS suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 7.8%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,197/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.7%

74.6% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.1%

Population growth

+0.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

8.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

80.6 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

12.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

80.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

110/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 7140

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Molesworth Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 984

St Brigid's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 969

New Norfolk Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 894

Westerway Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 891

Fairview Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 889

🎓Secondary (1)

New Norfolk High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 881

📚Combined (1)

Glenora District School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 890

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

Safe

83/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

914ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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