Austin Ferry TAS Property Investment
· 7011 · Score: 61/100 · Hold
Austin Ferry Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Austin Ferry TAS Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.3% gross yield on a $638,011 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Austin Ferry has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $638,011 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $638,011 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $401,953
- Gross yield: 4.3% | Net yield: 2.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 2.9%/yr
- Population: 15,742 | Owner-occupier rate: 64% | Affluence: Below Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $523/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $447/night | Occupancy: 35%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$57,048/yr
- vs long-term rent: $27,196/yr (+110% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Austin Ferry maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $733,713 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Austin Ferry pull back 10-15% from $638,011, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- George Town (TAS): $465,431 median, 4.8% yield, 25.1% 1yr growth
- Glenorchy (TAS): $595,500 median, 5.1% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
- Hagley (TAS): $645,672 median, 1.6% yield, 16.4% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Austin Ferry offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.8%.
- Entry range: $574,210 – $701,812
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.6%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.0%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7011
Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
15,742
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Austin Ferry TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $523/wk median rent for Austin Ferry. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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