Franklin TAS Property Investment
Huon Valley · 7113 · Score: 65/100 · Buy
Franklin Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Franklin TAS Investment Brief
BUY — 3.0% gross yield on a $784,622 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Franklin has compounded at 3.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $784,622 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $784,622 (pending peer validation) | Units: $535,970
- Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,301 | Owner-occupier rate: 81% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.9% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $450/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: New Norfolk station 35.7km away
BULL CASE
If Franklin maintains 4%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $902,315 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Franklin pull back 10-15% from $784,622, with vacancy rising to 3.4% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- West Ulverstone (TAS): $607,146 median, 4.2% yield, 16.4% 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
Franklin 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 3.0% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $706,160 – $863,084
- 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 3.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Strong population growth (3.5%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.9%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (720 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
137
2020
197
2021
115
2022
152
2023
119
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7113
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
1,301
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Franklin TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $450/wk median rent for Franklin. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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