Cygnet vs Dodges Ferry
Property investment comparison - Cygnet, TAS 7112 vs Dodges Ferry, TAS 7173
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Cygnet wins 1, Dodges Ferry wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Cygnet | Dodges Ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $760K | $760K |
| Median unit price | - | $585K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.39% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 3.87% | 2.45% |
| 1-year house growth | +7.9% | +13.9%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | -5.0% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,742 | 2,646 |
Cygnet vs Dodges Ferry: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $760K in Cygnet and $760K in Dodges Ferry.
Over the past year house prices moved +7.9% in Cygnet and +13.9% in Dodges Ferry (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Dodges Ferry, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 0.8% in Dodges Ferry and 0.8% in Cygnet, so landlords in Dodges Ferry face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Dodges Ferry is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,646 against 1,742, larger than Cygnet; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Dodges Ferry for recent price momentum, Dodges Ferry for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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