Old Beach TAS Property Investment
Southern Midlands · 7017 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
Old Beach Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Old Beach TAS Investment Brief
BUY — 4.0% gross yield on a $847,389 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Old Beach has compounded at 3.4%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $847,389 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $847,389 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $505,543
- Gross yield: 4.0% | Net yield: 2.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.4%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,394 | Owner-occupier rate: 88% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $650/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: Berriedale station 4.7km away
BULL CASE
If Old Beach maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $974,497 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Old Beach pull back 10-15% from $847,389, 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
Old Beach 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 4.0% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $762,650 – $932,128
- 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 3.4% + 10yr CAGR 4.4%
- +Above-average population growth (2.3%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (195 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
20
2020
56
2021
34
2022
41
2023
44
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7017
Decile 8 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
6,300
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Old Beach TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $650/wk median rent for Old Beach. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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