Smithton TAS

Postcode 7330 · Circular Head LGA

Smithton is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Circular Head local government area (postcode 7330). With a population of 3,934, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Smithton is $385,000, having grown strongly 6.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $310,000 (-12.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $390. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Smithton is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 872, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station.

From an investment perspective, Smithton offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($385K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$385K/$750K Below Median
Affordability6.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$51,356
Mean Income$55,976
Earners2,531
YoY Change+4.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$385K
6.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$310K
-12.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$222
POPULATION
3,934
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,189
Personal Income /wk$652
Mortgage /mth$1,083
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Smith St opp Smithton Police Station
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA872
Total Students883
Government2
Independent1
Catholic1
Smithton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 849
Circular Head Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 903
Smithton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 847
St Peter Chanel Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 889
Data: 2024