Waratah TAS

Postcode 7321 · Waratah-Wynyard LGA

Waratah is a quiet locality in Tasmania within the Waratah-Wynyard local government area (postcode 7321). With a population of 249, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $37K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Waratah is $550,000, having increased 4.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $700,000. The median weekly rent is $245 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $547.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop.

From an investment perspective, Waratah offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($550K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 14.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$550K/$750K Near Median
Affordability14.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+4.7% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,912
Mean Income$59,091
Earners2,397
YoY Change+0.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$550K
4.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$700K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$245
POPULATION
249
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$718
Personal Income /wk$432
Mortgage /mth$547
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2024