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Wivenhoe, TAS 7320

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$605,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$565,000

Gross Yield (houses)

4.7%

1yr Growth

-

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Wivenhoe market and investor summary

In Wivenhoe, TAS 7320, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.7%. At 0.9% 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 4.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 91 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Wivenhoe: people, income and schools

Wivenhoe is home to around 235 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 73% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $53,000 a year (about $1,020 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 12 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 27 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
235
+1% over 5yr
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$53,000/yr
Households renting
38%
Family households
73%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
12
avg ICSEA 871
Unemployment
6.0%
Walk score
27/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Wivenhoe

What should I check before investing in Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.7% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (0.9% 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 Wivenhoe?

The median property price in Wivenhoe, TAS 7320 is $565K for units.

What rental yield does Wivenhoe show?

The gross rental yield in Wivenhoe is 4.7% for houses and 3.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Wivenhoe?

The current vacancy rate in Wivenhoe is 0.9%. 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 Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe has a population of approximately 235 residents, with a median age of 40.

What schools are near Wivenhoe?

There are 12 schools within roughly 5km of Wivenhoe. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Wivenhoe's population growing?

The population of Wivenhoe has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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