Molesworth TAS Property Investment
West Coast · 7140 · Score: 57/100 · Hold
Molesworth Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Molesworth TAS Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.8% gross yield on a $799,801 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Molesworth has compounded at 4.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $799,801 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $799,801 (pending peer validation) | Units: $346,195
- Gross yield: 1.8% | Net yield: 0.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 683 | Owner-occupier rate: 75% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $270/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $563/night | Occupancy: 35%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$71,884/yr
- vs long-term rent: $14,040/yr (+412% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: New Norfolk station 8.4km away
BULL CASE
If Molesworth maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $919,771 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Molesworth pull back 10-15% from $799,801, 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
- 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
Molesworth offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable 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 4.0%.
- Entry range: $719,821 – $879,781
- 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 4.9% + 10yr CAGR 4.7%
- +Above-average population growth (1.9%/yr)
- +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
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
9
2020
5
2021
16
2022
8
2023
1
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7140
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
12,069
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Molesworth TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $270/wk median rent for Molesworth. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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