HERDSMANS COVE
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Median price
Est.—
no recent data
Rent yield
Est.—
modelled estimate
Annual growth
Est.2.4%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.2.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for HERDSMANS COVE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
HERDSMANS COVE 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
$270/wk
weekly
Demand change
+1.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
—
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.32%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
44 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.9%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
HERDSMANS COVE is a metropolitan TAS suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro TAS suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,295/wk
$71k taxable p.a.
Renters
31.8%
65.2% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.9%
Population growth
+0.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
6.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
52%
38% apartments
Degree qualified
28.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
17.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
500 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.8%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
15.5 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
40 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
53.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
10 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
15.5 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,256/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 7030
🏫Primary (8)
Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs K-6 · Outer Regional
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-11 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (1)
Government · Yrs K-12 · Outer Regional
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
School quality
Disadvantaged11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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