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West Moonah, TAS 7009
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$720,000
market range $650K-$775K
Median Unit
$615,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+15.0%
market range +10.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for West Moonah
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West Moonah market and investor summary
In West Moonah, TAS 7009, the median house sells for around $720K, on a gross rental yield of 4.7% for houses. House prices have moved +15.0% over the past year and +0.7% over three years. At 0.7% 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 4.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.
Living in West Moonah: people, income and schools
West Moonah is home to around 4,522 people, a count that has slipped about 4% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 66% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $78,000 a year (about $1,490 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 34% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 30 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. West Moonah sits about 5.3 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 39 for walkability and 35 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,522
- -4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $78,000/yr
- Households renting
- 41%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 30
- avg ICSEA 991
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 5.3 km
- Walk score
- 39/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Moonah
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What should I check before investing in West Moonah?
West Moonah has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +15.0% 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 West Moonah?
The median property price in West Moonah, TAS 7009 is $720K for houses.
What rental yield does West Moonah show?
The gross rental yield in West Moonah is 4.7% for houses and 4.9% 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 West Moonah?
House prices in West Moonah are up 15.0% over the past year and up 0.7% 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 West Moonah?
The current vacancy rate in West Moonah is 0.7%. 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 West Moonah?
West Moonah has a population of approximately 4,522 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near West Moonah?
There are 30 schools within roughly 5km of West Moonah. 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 West Moonah affordable to buy in?
A median house in West Moonah costs about 9.3 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 West Moonah's population growing?
The population of West Moonah has fallen about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is West Moonah from the CBD?
West Moonah is about 5.3 km from the CBD.
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