TAS7018· Pop. 23,450Clarence

MONTAGU BAY

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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.

2.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

3.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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MONTAGU 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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Median rent

$360/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.90%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MONTAGU BAY is a metropolitan TAS suburb with steady 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
Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
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

$1,575/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

25.4%

72.4% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

80% apartments

Degree qualified

41.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.8 km

Inner city

Days on market

45 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

54.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

37 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

4.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,450/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 7018

🏫6 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

The Cottage School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1113(87%)

77 students10:1 student–teacher48% girls48% top SEA quarter

Montagu Bay Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1081(79%)

318 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls38% top SEA quarter

Corpus Christi Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1060(72%)

413 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls28% top SEA quarter

Bellerive Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1060(72%)

458 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls30% top SEA quarter

Howrah Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1057(71%)

630 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls30% top SEA quarter

Warrane Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 904(11%)

158 students11:1 student–teacher40% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

MacKillop Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1046(67%)

895 students12:1 student–teacher43% girls21% top SEA quarter

Clarence High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1021(56%)

626 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls19% top SEA quarter

Rosny College

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 987(41%)

968 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls14% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Eastside Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)

253 students10:1 student–teacher42% girls14% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (1)

Southern Support School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 948(24%)

99 students3:1 student–teacher27% girls8% 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

68/ 100

9.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average

1025ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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