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Launceston

TASTier 2KnownNear-PositiveEarly-Mid· New build eligible ✓
56
/100
Policy
▲ UPGRADED
Rank #15 of 20

5.0% yield sits just inside cashflow-negative territory but rent growth at +5%pa tips it positive within 2 years. UTAS CBD relocation is a genuine structural demand shift: 10,000+ students moving to walkable CBD precinct. Strong liquidity for a regional city (68,000 population).

Market Metrics
Gross Yield
5.02%
Rent Growth
+5%
Price Growth
+4.5%
Vacancy
1.1%
Median Price
$540k
Weekly Rent
$520
Population
68k
Income Level
Low-Med
NG Dependence
Low
National Rank
#15
Cashflow Estimate
80% LVR at 6.5% interest. Indicative only.
Annual Rent
$27,040
Annual Interest
$28,080
Net Pre-Costs
$-1,040
NG Required?
Minimal
Rent Projection
At 5% annual rent growth. Model estimate only.
PeriodWeekly rentAnnual rentvs. InterestStatus
Now$520/wk$27,040$-1,040Near-pos
Year 1$546/wk$28,392+$312Positive
Year 2$573/wk$29,812+$1,732Positive
Year 3$602/wk$31,302+$3,222Positive
Year 4$632/wk$32,867+$4,787Positive
Investment Signal

5.0% yield sits just inside cashflow-negative territory but rent growth at +5%pa tips it positive within 2 years. UTAS CBD relocation is a genuine structural demand shift: 10,000+ students moving to walkable CBD precinct. Strong liquidity for a regional city (68,000 population).

Risk / Warning

Already 'Known' among mainland investors with some hype premium in price; yield requires some NG contribution in early years; Tasmanian economy smaller than mainland comparables.

Budget Policy

5.0% yield at $540k = $27,040 rent vs $28,080 interest = -$1,040 pre-cost. Near-positive; rent growth closes gap in 12–18 months. New builds near UTAS CBD precinct eligible for unlimited NG.

Economic Catalysts
University of Tasmania CBD relocation (2025 completion)Northern Tasmania Hospital redevelopment ($200M)Heritage tourism (Cataract Gorge, Tamar Valley wine region)Tasmanian Government services hub
Score Breakdown
56 / 100
Rental yield signal
+14
Rental momentum
+10
Yield vs. price spread
+11
Supply tightness
+9
Economic fundamentals
+10
Market liquidity
+9
Discovery discount
-7
Policy adjustment+3pts
Total score56
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Data Sources

CoreLogic TAS Q1 2025 · REIT Launceston Q4 2024 · SQM Research · UTAS campus relocation project update 2024 · Launceston City Deal funding milestones 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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