Sheffield TAS

Postcode 7306 · Kentish LGA

Sheffield is a small community in Tasmania within the Kentish local government area (postcode 7306). With a population of 1,602, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Sheffield is $530,000, having grown strongly 6.6% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $200 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Sheffield is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 921, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop.

From an investment perspective, Sheffield offers a gross rental yield of 2.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($530K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$530K/$750K Near Median
Affordability10.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$46,992
Mean Income$53,118
Earners4,113
YoY Change+5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$530K
6.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
1,602
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$970
Personal Income /wk$515
Mortgage /mth$1,000
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA921
Total Students365
Government1
Sheffield SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 921
Data: 2024