Waverley TAS

Postcode 7250 · Launceston LGA

Waverley is a small community in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7250). With a population of 1,583, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $52K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Waverley is $445,000, having dipped slightly 1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $445,000 (+26.4% YoY). The median weekly rent is $237 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Waverley is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 870, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 13 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Waverley offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($445K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -1.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$445K/$750K Below Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-1.0% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,889
Mean Income$58,115
Earners2,328
YoY Change+4.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$445K
-1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$445K
26.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$237
POPULATION
1,583
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,007
Personal Income /wk$569
Mortgage /mth$867
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA870
Total Students122
Government1
Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 870
Data: 2024