Dilston TAS

Postcode 7252 · Launceston LGA

Dilston is a small community in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7252). With a population of 558, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Dilston is $645,000, having declined 7.9% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $320 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,603.

Public transport access includes 8 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Dilston offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($645K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -7.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$645K/$750K Near Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum-7.9% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,557
Mean Income$66,232
Earners2,895
YoY Change+7.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education7/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$645K
-7.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
558
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,795
Personal Income /wk$783
Mortgage /mth$1,603
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2024