Newnham TAS

Postcode 7248 · Launceston LGA

Newnham is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7248). With a population of 7,073, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $64K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Newnham is $450,000, having dipped slightly 1.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $348,000 (-1.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $490. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Newnham is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1011, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 37 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Newnham offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($450K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -1.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$450K/$750K Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-1.1% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,860
Mean Income$51,439
Earners5,344
YoY Change+6.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$450K
-1.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$348K
-1.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
7,073
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,223
Personal Income /wk$612
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops37
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1011
Total Students129
Independent1
Australian Christian College - LauncestonCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1011
Data: 2024