Acton TAS

Postcode 7320 · Burnie LGA

Acton is a small community in Tasmania within the Burnie local government area (postcode 7320). With a population of 1,377, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $57K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Acton is $370,000, having dipped slightly 2.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $321,000 (+7.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $445. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Acton is served by 1 school, including 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 938, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Acton offers a gross rental yield of 6.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($370K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -2.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.3% High Yield
Price vs State$370K/$750K Below Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-2.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,923
Mean Income$54,784
Earners1,810
YoY Change+9.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$370K
-2.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$321K
7.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
1,377
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,100
Personal Income /wk$625
Mortgage /mth$867
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA938
Total Students132
Government1
North West Support SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 938
Data: 2024