TAS7315· Pop. 15,635Kentish

SPALFORD

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

4.9%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

1.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SPALFORD 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

$246/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SPALFORD is a TAS suburb offering moderate 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

Rental yield 4.9% with stable tenant demand
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

$1,136/wk

$32k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.5%

74.2% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+0.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

9.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

203.8 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

20.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

30.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

6/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 7315

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

East Ulverstone Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 945

Ulverstone Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 943

Sprent Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 914

West Ulverstone Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 835

🎓Secondary (1)

Ulverstone Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 915

📚Combined (1)

Leighland Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1011

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

89/ 100

3.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

938ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

18/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 1 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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