TAS7250· Pop. 51,133Meander Valley

ST LEONARDS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

41

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.

3.7%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

2.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ST LEONARDS 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

$285/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.42%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.1%

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

ST LEONARDS is a TAS suburb offering moderate 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

  • Rental yield 3.7% 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

$1,400/wk

$41k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.2%

67.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+0.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

17.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

690 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

162.5 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

102.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,105/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7250

🏫16 Primary🎓6 Secondary📚4 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (16)

The Launceston Preparatory School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1143(94%)
112 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls53% top SEA quarter

Tamar Valley Steiner School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1054(70%)
93 students10:1 student–teacher58% girls23% top SEA quarter

East Launceston Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1046(67%)
501 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls28% top SEA quarter

Trevallyn Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1045(66%)
392 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls25% top SEA quarter

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1038(63%)
390 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

West Launceston Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1036(62%)
375 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls24% top SEA quarter

St Thomas More's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1033(61%)
315 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Punchbowl Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(59%)
317 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

St Anthony's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1026(58%)
180 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls19% top SEA quarter

Riverside Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1018(55%)
673 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls18% top SEA quarter

Larmenier Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1004(49%)
198 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

Norwood Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1002(48%)
415 students14:1 student–teacher44% girls17% top SEA quarter

Summerdale Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 969(33%)
555 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls10% top SEA quarter

St Leonards Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 927(17%)
198 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

Waverley Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 870(6%)
122 students8:1 student–teacher39% girls1% top SEA quarter

Ravenswood Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 829(4%)
264 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls

🎓Secondary (6)

St Patrick's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1020(56%)
1,522 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls17% top SEA quarter

Riverside High School

Government · Yrs 7-11 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1009(51%)
624 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Launceston College

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
1,368 students16:1 student–teacher53% girls12% top SEA quarter

Prospect High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 958(28%)
572 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

Queechy High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 949(24%)
575 students11:1 student–teacher46% girls8% top SEA quarter

Newstead College

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 947(24%)
422 students12:1 student–teacher59% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

Scotch Oakburn College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1119(89%)
1,164 students10:1 student–teacher51% girls50% top SEA quarter

Newstead Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1080(78%)
93 students9:1 student–teacher66% girls32% top SEA quarter

Launceston Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1070(75%)
742 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls28% top SEA quarter

John Calvin School

Independent · Yrs Prep-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1051(69%)
112 students9:1 student–teacher49% girls24% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Northern Support School

Government · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 931(18%)
107 students4:1 student–teacher31% girls9% 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

Safe
80/ 100

6.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1007ICSEA · national avg 1000

27 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
22/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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