South Arm TAS Property Investment
Clarence · 7022 · Score: 62/100 · Hold
South Arm Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
South Arm TAS Investment Brief
HOLD — 2.4% gross yield on a $857,508 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
South Arm has compounded at 6.5%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $857,508 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $857,508 (pending peer validation) | Units: $836,587
- Gross yield: 2.4% | Net yield: 0.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 963 | Owner-occupier rate: 86% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $403/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: Glenorchy station 25.5km away
BULL CASE
If South Arm maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $986,134 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in South Arm pull back 10-15% from $857,508, 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
- Hagley (TAS): $645,672 median, 1.6% yield, 16.4% 1yr growth
- Cygnet (TAS): $711,804 median, 3.6% yield, 4.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
South Arm offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a above_trend 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: $771,757 – $943,259
- 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 6.5% + 10yr CAGR 5.8%
- +Above-average population growth (1.8%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (2092 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
475
2020
585
2021
452
2022
348
2023
232
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7022
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
963
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
7/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on South Arm TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $403/wk median rent for South Arm. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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