TAS7253· Pop. 5George Town

BELL BAY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

—

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

2.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

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BELL BAY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level sale data isn't publicly released in this state yet. Rent, schools, safety, transport and demographics on this page are real; do your own due diligence on price before relying on it.

Median rent

$220/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

—

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.21%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BELL BAY is a TAS suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$911/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.4%

63.0% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.8%

Population growth

+0.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

18.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

680 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

200.5 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

77.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

980/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7253

🏫1 Primary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

South George Town Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 918(15%)

203 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Star of the Sea Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)

181 students10:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

Port Dalrymple School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 858(5%)

381 students9:1 student–teacher45% girls1% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

62/ 100

11.3 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average

905ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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