Cambridge TAS Property Investment
Clarence · 7170 · Score: 73/100 · Buy
Cambridge Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Cambridge TAS Investment Brief
BUY — 2.6% gross yield on a $977,425 median.
THE MARKET
Cambridge has compounded at 5.7%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $740,813 in 2021 is worth $977,425 today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,289,610 by 2031.
- Median house: $977,425 | Units: $656,299
- Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,454 | Owner-occupier rate: 90% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $498/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Glenorchy station 13.5km away
BULL CASE
If Cambridge maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $1,124,039 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Cambridge pull back 10-15% from $977,425, 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
- Cygnet (TAS): $711,804 median, 3.6% yield, 4.0% 1yr growth
- Mount Stuart (TAS): $908,113 median, 3.9% yield, 0.6% 1yr growth
- Taroona (TAS): $974,724 median, 3.9% yield, 10.4% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Cambridge presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $879,682 – $1,075,168
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- 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 5.7% + 10yr CAGR 5.5%
- +Strong population growth (2.7%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (2092 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
475
2020
585
2021
452
2022
348
2023
232
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7170
Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
5,734
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
10/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Cambridge TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $498/wk median rent for Cambridge. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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