Cape Barren Island TAS Property Investment
Flinders (Tas.) · 7257 · Score: 33/100 · Avoid
Cape Barren Island Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Cape Barren Island TAS Investment Brief
PASS — 1.9% gross yield on a $232,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Cape Barren Island has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $232,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $232,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.9% | Net yield: 0.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.8%/yr
- Population: 64 | Owner-occupier rate: 46% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.8% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $85/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
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: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Cape Barren Island maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.0%, median prices could reach $266,800 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Cape Barren Island pull back 10-15% from $232,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Strahan (TAS): $286,722 median, 5.3% yield, 5.4% 1yr growth
- Queenstown (TAS): $214,861 median, 7.9% yield, 4.7% 1yr growth
- Zeehan (TAS): $208,497 median, 7.9% yield, 10.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Cape Barren Island carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A growth market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $208,800 – $255,200
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping 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
low confidenceBasis: National long-run average (no local data)
- −Population decline (-0.6%/yr) — demand headwind
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
2
2020
22
2021
7
2022
6
2023
10
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7257
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
64
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Cape Barren Island TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $85/wk median rent for Cape Barren Island. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.
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