TAS7260· Pop. 11Launceston

FORESTER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

Liveability score

36

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.

2.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

FORESTER 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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Median rent

$210/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

42 / 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

FORESTER 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

$1,041/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.5%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+0.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

10% apartments

Degree qualified

26.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

690 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

192.2 km

Regional

Days on market

73 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

32.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

15 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

63.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

548/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7260

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Scottsdale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)
233 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Scottsdale High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 908(12%)
260 students10:1 student–teacher52% 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
67/ 100

9.8 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Below average
924ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
40/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 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

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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