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Orford, TAS 7190
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$760,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$1,120,000
market range $350K-$1.1M
Gross Yield (houses)
3.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+13.7%
market range +2.5% to +25.0%
Investment snapshot for Orford
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Orford market and investor summary
In Orford, TAS 7190, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.6%. House prices have moved +13.7% over the past year. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 83 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Orford: people, income and schools
About 685 people live in Orford, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 62, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 77% 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 $58,000 a year (about $1,110 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 16% 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. Orford sits about 57 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 35 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 685
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $58,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 894
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 57 km
- Walk score
- 35/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Orford
No properties currently listed in Orford
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What should I check before investing in Orford?
Orford has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +13.7% 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 Orford?
The median property price in Orford, TAS 7190 is $1.1M for units.
What rental yield does Orford show?
The gross rental yield in Orford is 3.6% for houses and 1.9% 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 Orford?
House prices in Orford are up 13.7% 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 Orford?
The current vacancy rate in Orford 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 Orford?
Orford has a population of approximately 685 residents, with a median age of 62.
What schools are near Orford?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Orford. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Orford's population growing?
The population of Orford 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 Orford from the CBD?
Orford is about 57 km from the CBD.
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