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Rokeby, TAS 7019
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$665,000
market range $600K-$725K
Median Unit
$665,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.4%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
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Rokeby market and investor summary
In Rokeby, TAS 7019, the median house sells for around $665K, on a gross rental yield of 4.6% for houses. House prices have moved +12.4% over the past year. At 2.1% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in Rokeby: people, income and schools
Rokeby is home to around 4,211 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 23% over five years. At a median age of 32, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 68% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $67,000 a year (about $1,280 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 10.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 27% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 9 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Rokeby sits about 8.8 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 30 for walkability and 33 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,211
- +23% over 5yr
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $67,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 68%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 9
- avg ICSEA 905
- Unemployment
- 8.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 8.8 km
- Walk score
- 30/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Rokeby
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What should I check before investing in Rokeby?
Rokeby has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.7% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +12.4% 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 Rokeby?
The median property price in Rokeby, TAS 7019 is $665K for houses.
What rental yield does Rokeby show?
The gross rental yield in Rokeby is 4.6% for houses and 4.7% 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 Rokeby?
House prices in Rokeby are up 12.4% 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 Rokeby?
The current vacancy rate in Rokeby is 2.1%. 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 Rokeby?
Rokeby has a population of approximately 4,211 residents, with a median age of 32.
What schools are near Rokeby?
There are 9 schools within roughly 5km of Rokeby. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Rokeby affordable to buy in?
A median house in Rokeby costs about 10.0 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 Rokeby's population growing?
The population of Rokeby has grown about 23% 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 Rokeby from the CBD?
Rokeby is about 8.8 km from the CBD.
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