Kings Meadows TAS

Postcode 7249 · Launceston LGA

Kings Meadows is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7249). With a population of 4,359, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Kings Meadows is $500,000, having declined 4.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $875,000 (+94.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,365.

Kings Meadows is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 963, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 29 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Kings Meadows offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -4.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$500K/$750K Below Median
Affordability7.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-4.9% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,159
Mean Income$66,275
Earners3,065
YoY Change+7.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
-4.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$875K
94.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$312
POPULATION
4,359
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,306
Personal Income /wk$729
Mortgage /mth$1,365
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops29
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA963
Total Students567
Government1
Kings Meadows High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 963
Data: 2024