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Dover, TAS 7117
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$565,000
market range $550K-$625K
Median Unit
$335,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+6.6%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Dover
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Dover market and investor summary
Dover (TAS 7117) runs a median house price of $565K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +6.6% over the past year. At 2.9% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 81 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dover: people, income and schools
Dover is home to around 923 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. The median age is 55, an older, established demographic, and 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $50,000 a year, or roughly $960 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 21% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 54 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 41 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 923
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $50,000/yr
- Households renting
- 14%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 901
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 54 km
- Walk score
- 41/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dover
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Search Dover listings →Frequently asked questions about Dover
What should I check before investing in Dover?
Dover has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.8%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +6.6% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Dover?
The median property price in Dover, TAS 7117 is $565K for houses and $335K for units.
What rental yield does Dover show?
The gross rental yield in Dover is 4.3% for houses and 5.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Dover?
House prices in Dover are up 6.6% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Dover?
The current vacancy rate in Dover is 2.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Dover?
Dover has a population of approximately 923 residents, with a median age of 55.
What schools are near Dover?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Dover. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Dover affordable to buy in?
A median house in Dover costs about 11.3 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 Dover's population growing?
The population of Dover 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 Dover from the CBD?
Dover is about 54 km from the CBD.
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