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Kettering, TAS 7155
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,090,000
market range $975K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$400,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.5%
market range -5.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for Kettering
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Kettering market and investor summary
In Kettering, TAS 7155, the median house sells for around $1.1M, on a gross rental yield of 3.3% for houses. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year and +12.4% over three years. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 74 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Kettering: people, income and schools
Kettering has a resident population of roughly 943, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 51, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 86% 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 $73,000 a year (about $1,410 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Kettering sits about 28 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 14 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 943
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $73,000/yr
- Households renting
- 10%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 1013
- Unemployment
- 2.2%
- Distance to CBD
- 28 km
- Walk score
- 14/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kettering
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Search Kettering listings →Frequently asked questions about Kettering
What should I check before investing in Kettering?
Kettering has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +8.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.9% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Kettering?
The median property price in Kettering, TAS 7155 is $1.1M for houses and $400K for units.
What rental yield does Kettering show?
The gross rental yield in Kettering is 3.3% for houses and 2.5% 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 Kettering?
House prices in Kettering are up 8.5% over the past year and up 12.4% 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 Kettering?
The current vacancy rate in Kettering is 1.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Kettering?
Kettering has a population of approximately 943 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Kettering?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Kettering. 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 Kettering affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kettering costs about 14.8 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 Kettering's population growing?
The population of Kettering has grown about 7% 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 Kettering from the CBD?
Kettering is about 28 km from the CBD.
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