Penguin TAS

Postcode 7316 · Central Coast (Tas.) LGA

Penguin is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area (postcode 7316). With a population of 4,132, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $68K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Penguin is $613,000, having grown strongly 5.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $430,000 (-15.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Penguin is served by 2 schools, including 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 972, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 24 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Penguin offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($613K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +5.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$613K/$750K Near Median
Affordability9.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+5.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,521
Mean Income$62,697
Earners3,461
YoY Change+5.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$613K
5.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$430K
-15.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
4,132
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,301
Personal Income /wk$657
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops24
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA972
Total Students799
Government1
Independent1
Penguin District SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 960
North West Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 985
Data: 2024