Perth (postcode 7300) is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Northern Midlands local government area. With a population of 3,472, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +0.7% year-on-year at the LGA level. TAS employment has moved -0.3% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. TAS also had 19 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 0 underway, and 16 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and construction. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.
Median house prices in Perth stand at $665,000, having risen steeply by 12.7% over the last twelve months. Units have a median price of $525,000 (+17.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $585. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,317.
Perth is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 972, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 9 bus stops.
Looking at the investment signals, Perth shows a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($665K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.7% year-on-year. Population growth of +0.7% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.