Ulverstone TAS

Postcode 7315 · Central Coast (Tas.) LGA

Ulverstone is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area (postcode 7315). With a population of 6,653, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $53K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Ulverstone is $500,000, having grown strongly 5.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $420,000 (-4.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,100.

Ulverstone is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 963, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Ulverstone offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$500K/$750K Below Median
Affordability9.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+5.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,682
Mean Income$55,823
Earners4,184
YoY Change+3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
5.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
-4.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
6,653
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,012
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$1,100
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA963
Total Students1,955
Independent1
Government3
Catholic1
Leighland Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1011
Ulverstone Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 915
Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1003
East Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 945
Data: 2024