Woodbridge TAS Property Investment
Kingborough · 7162 · Score: 68/100 · Buy
Woodbridge Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Woodbridge TAS Investment Brief
BUY — $1,044,926 (pending peer validation) median with 9.2%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Woodbridge has compounded at 9.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,044,926 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,044,926 (pending peer validation) | Units: $450,507
- Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 9.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 547 | 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: $538/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 37.4km away
BULL CASE
If Woodbridge maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $1,201,665 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Woodbridge pull back 10-15% from $1,044,926, 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
- Mount Stuart (TAS): $908,113 median, 3.9% yield, 0.6% 1yr growth
- Taroona (TAS): $974,724 median, 3.9% yield, 10.4% 1yr growth
- Sandy Bay (TAS): $1,279,038 median, 3.2% yield, 8.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Woodbridge 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 2.7% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $940,433 – $1,149,419
- 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 9.2% + 10yr CAGR 12.1%
- +Above-average population growth (2.4%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (1121 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
278
2020
329
2021
182
2022
223
2023
109
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7162
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
667
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Woodbridge TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $538/wk median rent for Woodbridge. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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