Huonville TAS Property Investment

Derwent Valley · 7109 · Score: 65/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$711K
Rental Yield
3.6%
Vacancy Rate
1.8%
Median Weekly Rent
$493/wk
Median Unit Price
$410K
Population
3,002
Days on Market
35 days
Annual Growth
5.2%

Huonville Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$213.16/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$51K
AI Investment Analysis

Huonville TAS Investment Brief

BUY3.6% gross yield on a $710,855 median.

THE MARKET

Huonville has compounded at 5.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $551,699 in 2021 is worth $710,855 today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $915,925 by 2031.

  • Median house: $710,855 | Units: $410,195
  • Gross yield: 3.6% | Net yield: 2.1%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 5.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 3,002 | Owner-occupier rate: 81% | 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: $493/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: New Norfolk station 28.2km away

BULL CASE

If Huonville maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $817,483 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Huonville pull back 10-15% from $710,855, 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

  • Riverside (TAS): $784,144 median, 4.0% yield, 10.6% 1yr growth
  • Prospect Vale (TAS): $771,443 median, 4.0% yield, 7.9% 1yr growth
  • Wilmot (TAS): $575,600 median, 2.3% yield, 10.5% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Huonville 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 3.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $639,770$781,941
  • 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

Early gentrification signals4.5/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (5.2% CAGR)
Outer suburban location (27.4km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
Active development pipeline (326 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
5.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.2% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (2.3%/yr)
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (326 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
1.8 high impact
Days on Market
35 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
493 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.21 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.3 high impact
1yr Price Growth
5.15 medium impact
Population Growth
2.31 high impact
Median Household Income
1397 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.8 medium impact
Public Transport Score
0 medium impact
School Zone Quality
7.1 medium impact
Distance to CBD
27.36 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
4 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
81.3 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.61 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.11 high impact

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

88

2021

126

2022

41

2023

43

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 7109

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 5 of 10 — Average

Population

9,872

Education (IEO)

5/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

6/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Huonville TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $493/wk median rent for Huonville. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Huonville Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
4.5/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.