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Low Head, TAS 7253
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$865,000
market range $500K-$875K
Median Unit
$465,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+23.9%
market range +10.0% to +32.5%
Investment snapshot for Low Head
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Low Head market and investor summary
In Low Head, TAS 7253, the median house sells for around $865K, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. House prices have moved +23.9% over the past year and +23.8% over three years. At 1.4% 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 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 202 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Low Head: people, income and schools
About 619 people live in Low Head, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 61, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 55% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $51,000 a year (about $980 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 10 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 619
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $51,000/yr
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 55%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 884
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Walk score
- 10/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Low Head
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Search Low Head listings →Frequently asked questions about Low Head
What should I check before investing in Low Head?
Low Head has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 5.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +23.9% 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 Low Head?
The median property price in Low Head, TAS 7253 is $865K for houses and $465K for units.
What rental yield does Low Head show?
The gross rental yield in Low Head is 3.1% for houses and 5.0% 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 Low Head?
House prices in Low Head are up 23.9% over the past year and up 23.8% 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 Low Head?
The current vacancy rate in Low Head is 1.4%. 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 Low Head?
Low Head has a population of approximately 619 residents, with a median age of 61.
What schools are near Low Head?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Low Head. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Low Head affordable to buy in?
A median house in Low Head costs about 16.9 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 Low Head's population growing?
The population of Low Head has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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