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Burnie

TASTier 2EmergingPositiveStarting· New build eligible ✓
62
/100
Policy
▲ UPGRADED
Rank #11 of 20

5.6% yield at $445k is cashflow positive. Burnie is a port city with difficult topography limiting new housing supply, and SQM vacancy at 1.3% is declining. Renewable energy projects coming online 2025–2026 will require worker accommodation. Price growth subdued (+4%) makes entry relatively low risk.

Market Metrics
Gross Yield
5.62%
Rent Growth
+5.5%
Price Growth
+4%
Vacancy
1.3%
Median Price
$445k
Weekly Rent
$480
Population
20k
Income Level
Low-Med
NG Dependence
None
National Rank
#11
Cashflow Estimate
80% LVR at 6.5% interest. Indicative only.
Annual Rent
$24,960
Annual Interest
$23,140
Net Pre-Costs
+$1,820
NG Required?
No
Rent Projection
At 5.5% annual rent growth. Model estimate only.
PeriodWeekly rentAnnual rentvs. InterestStatus
Now$480/wk$24,960+$1,820Positive
Year 1$506/wk$26,333+$3,193Positive
Year 2$534/wk$27,781+$4,641Positive
Year 3$564/wk$29,309+$6,169Positive
Year 4$595/wk$30,921+$7,781Positive
Investment Signal

5.6% yield at $445k is cashflow positive. Burnie is a port city with difficult topography limiting new housing supply, and SQM vacancy at 1.3% is declining. Renewable energy projects coming online 2025–2026 will require worker accommodation. Price growth subdued (+4%) makes entry relatively low risk.

Risk / Warning

Lower economic diversity than Launceston; some population decline in peri-urban areas; longer DOM; Tasmanian economy more exposed to tourism cyclicality.

Budget Policy

5.6% yield at $445k = $24,960 rent vs $23,140 interest = $1,820 positive pre-cost. Marginal but improving. New builds eligible for unlimited NG. Construction market tight so new builds command premium rents.

Economic Catalysts
Port of Burnie (second-busiest Tasmanian port)Circular Head renewable energy corridorSaputo dairy processingOnePath data centre (regional anchor employer)
Score Breakdown
62 / 100
Rental yield signal
+16
Rental momentum
+11
Yield vs. price spread
+13
Supply tightness
+9
Economic fundamentals
+10
Market liquidity
+6
Discovery discount
-3
Policy adjustment+4pts
Total score62
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Data Sources

CoreLogic TAS Q1 2025 · REIT Burnie median Q4 2024 · SQM Research postcode 7320 · Port of Burnie throughput report 2024 · Tasmania Renewable Energy Plan 2024

VintageQ1 2025 (indicative). All figures are model estimates compiled from public sources. Verify independently before making any investment decision. Not financial advice.
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