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Both markets have comparable gross yields (5.6% vs 5.6%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions.
Research context only. Not financial advice. Both markets carry distinct risks specific to their location, employment base, and economic profile. Read the individual suburb research pages before drawing conclusions. All policy references reflect proposed changes subject to final legislation.
| Metric | Burnie TAS · #11 | Port Pirie SA · #15 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Median Price | $445k | $272k |
| Weekly Rent | $480/wk | $295/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | +$1,820 | +$1,196 |
| Cashflow | Positive | Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +5.5% | +5.5% |
| Price Growth 12m | +4% | +8% |
| NG Dependence | None | None |
| Discovery Status | Emerging | Unknown |
| Population | 20k | 14k |
| Cycle Stage | Starting | Early |
| Policy Impact | ▲ UPGRADED | ▲ UPGRADED |
| Signal Score | 62 / Tier 2 | 57 / Tier 2 |
Supply-constrained port city with positive cashflow and declining vacancy. Renewable energy and transmission infrastructure investment continues to support regional economic activity and worker accommodation demand.
5.6% yield at $272k (the lowest absolute entry price in the scan) is cashflow positive. Nyrstar's $500M smelter upgrade secures permanent employment. Discovery status 'Unknown' means no institutional competition. Price growth +8.0% already reflecting some catch-up but starting from very low base.
CoreLogic TAS Q1 2025 · REIT Burnie median Q4 2024 · SQM Research postcode 7320 · Port of Burnie throughput report 2024 · Tasmania Renewable Energy Plan 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic SA Q1 2025 · REISA Port Pirie Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Nyrstar investor briefing 2024 · SA Department of Defense Industry supply chain data 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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