George Town TAS

Postcode 7253 · George Town LGA

George Town is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the George Town local government area (postcode 7253). With a population of 4,536, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in George Town is $430,000, having surged 11.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $465,000 (+16.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $420. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $913.

George Town is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 905, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, George Town offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($430K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$430K/$750K Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$41,766
Mean Income$52,532
Earners4,402
YoY Change-6.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$430K
11.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$465K
16.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
4,536
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$901
Personal Income /wk$483
Mortgage /mth$913
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA905
Total Students765
Government2
Catholic1
Port Dalrymple SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 858
South George Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 918
Star of the Sea Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 939
Data: 2024