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Downlands, TAS 7320

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Strong Growth

Median House

$605,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$430,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

+11.1%

market range +2.5% to +25.0%

Investment snapshot for Downlands

Downlands has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Downlands market and investor summary

In Downlands, TAS 7320, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.2%. House prices have moved +11.1% over the past year and +41.4% over three years. At 3.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.

Living in Downlands: people, income and schools

Downlands has a resident population of roughly 237, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 36, broadly working-age, and families account for 75% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $76,000 a year, or roughly $1,460 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 12 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
237
+1% over 5yr
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$76,000/yr
Households renting
26%
Family households
75%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
12
avg ICSEA 880
Unemployment
6.0%
Walk score
1/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Downlands

What should I check before investing in Downlands?

Downlands has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.6% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +11.1% in the past year shows strong 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 Downlands?

The median property price in Downlands, TAS 7320 is $430K for units.

What rental yield does Downlands show?

The gross rental yield in Downlands is 3.2% for houses and 4.6% 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 Downlands?

House prices in Downlands are up 11.1% over the past year and up 41.4% over three years. 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 Downlands?

The current vacancy rate in Downlands is 3.0%. 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 Downlands?

Downlands has a population of approximately 237 residents, with a median age of 36.

What schools are near Downlands?

There are 12 schools within roughly 5km of Downlands. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Downlands's population growing?

The population of Downlands has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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