Mowbray TAS

Postcode 7248 · Launceston LGA

Mowbray is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7248). With a population of 4,048, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Mowbray is $420,000, having declined 5.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $420,000 (+6.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,050.

Mowbray is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1010, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Mowbray offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($420K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$420K/$750K Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,506
Mean Income$50,737
Earners2,462
YoY Change+12.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$420K
-5.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
6.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
4,048
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,138
Personal Income /wk$583
Mortgage /mth$1,050
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1010
Total Students1,217
Independent1
Government1
Launceston Church Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1094
Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925
Data: 2024