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Carlton River, TAS 7173
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$780,000
market range $750K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$810,000
Gross Yield (units)
1.8%
1yr Growth
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Carlton River market and investor summary
In Carlton River, TAS 7173, the median house sells for around $780K. At 3.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Houses also take time to sell, around 122 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Carlton River: people, income and schools
Carlton River is home to around 347 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $70,000 a year (about $1,350 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 3 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Carlton River sits about 28 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 347
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $70,000/yr
- Households renting
- 15%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 3
- avg ICSEA 981
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 28 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Carlton River
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What should I check before investing in Carlton River?
Carlton River has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Carlton River?
The median property price in Carlton River, TAS 7173 is $780K for houses and $810K for units.
What rental yield does Carlton River show?
The gross rental yield in Carlton River is 1.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Carlton River?
The current vacancy rate in Carlton River is 3.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Carlton River?
Carlton River has a population of approximately 347 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Carlton River?
There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Carlton River. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Carlton River affordable to buy in?
A median house in Carlton River costs about 11.1 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Carlton River's population growing?
The population of Carlton River has grown about 9% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Carlton River from the CBD?
Carlton River is about 28 km from the CBD.
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