Cygnet TAS

Postcode 7112 · Huon Valley LGA

Cygnet is a small community in Tasmania within the Huon Valley local government area (postcode 7112). With a population of 1,742, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Cygnet is $650,000, having dropped significantly 8.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $600,000 (+23.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,280.

Cygnet is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 928, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Cygnet offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($650K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -8.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$650K/$750K Near Median
Affordability12.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-8.1% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$37,840
Mean Income$49,903
Earners2,939
YoY Change-2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education5/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$650K
-8.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$600K
23.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$285
POPULATION
1,742
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,041
Personal Income /wk$526
Mortgage /mth$1,280
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA928
Total Students408
Catholic1
Government1
St James Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 889
Cygnet Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968
Data: 2024