George Town TAS Property Investment
George Town · 7253 · Score: 47/100 · Caution
George Town Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
George Town TAS Investment Brief
CAUTION — 4.8% gross yield on a $465,431 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
George Town has compounded at 2.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $465,431 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $465,431 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $417,537
- Gross yield: 4.8% | Net yield: 3.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,536 | Owner-occupier rate: 63% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.8% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $430/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $250/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$33,921/yr
- vs long-term rent: $22,360/yr (+52% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Turners Marsh station 31.7km away
BULL CASE
If George Town maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.0%, median prices could reach $535,246 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in George Town pull back 10-15% from $465,431, 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
- Glenorchy (TAS): $595,500 median, 5.1% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
- Bagdad (TAS): $579,636 median, 2.4% yield, 6.6% 1yr growth
- Gagebrook (TAS): $499,972 median, 4.9% yield, 2.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
George Town carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A cooling 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: $418,888 – $511,974
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.1%
- 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
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.2% + 10yr CAGR 3.0%
- −High supply pipeline (317 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
28
2020
83
2021
69
2022
78
2023
59
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7253
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
5,160
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on George Town TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $430/wk median rent for George Town. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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