TAS7005· Pop. 13,947Hobart

SANDY 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.

3.4%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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SANDY 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

$420/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

SANDY BAY 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
Rental yield 3.4% 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

$1,903/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.9%

62.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

36%

49% apartments

Degree qualified

43.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

260 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

49 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

36.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

11 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

3.9 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,651/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 7005

🏫3 Primary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Princes Street Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1150(95%)

343 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls60% top SEA quarter

Waimea Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1135(92%)

359 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls57% top SEA quarter

Sandy Bay Infant School

Government · Yrs K-2 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1131(91%)

84 students11:1 student–teacher42% girls56% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Fahan School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1154(96%)

419 students10:1 student–teacher100% girls64% top SEA quarter

The Hutchins School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1140(93%)

986 students9:1 student–teacher0% girls59% top SEA quarter

Mount Carmel College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1077(78%)

572 students13:1 student–teacher100% girls37% 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

Top tier

1131ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 45 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

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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