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Orielton, TAS 7172
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$885,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$550,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.0%
market range +2.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Orielton
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Orielton market and investor summary
In Orielton, TAS 7172, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.8%. House prices have moved +8.0% over the past year. At 7.8% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 7.8% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 344 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Orielton: people, income and schools
Orielton has a resident population of roughly 430, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 92% 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 $105,000 a year (about $2,030 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 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Orielton sits about 23 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 430
- +10% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $105,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 82%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Orielton
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Search Orielton listings →Frequently asked questions about Orielton
What should I check before investing in Orielton?
Orielton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.3%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +8.0% 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 Orielton?
The median property price in Orielton, TAS 7172 is $550K for units.
What rental yield does Orielton show?
The gross rental yield in Orielton is 2.8% for houses and 5.3% 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 Orielton?
House prices in Orielton are up 8.0% 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 Orielton?
The current vacancy rate in Orielton is 7.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Orielton?
Orielton has a population of approximately 430 residents, with a median age of 42.
Is Orielton's population growing?
The population of Orielton has grown about 10% 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 Orielton from the CBD?
Orielton is about 23 km from the CBD.
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