West Ulverstone TAS

Postcode 7315 · Central Coast (Tas.) LGA

West Ulverstone is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Central Coast (Tas.) local government area (postcode 7315). With a population of 4,515, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $55K 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, Scottish.

The median house price in West Ulverstone is $490,000, having dipped slightly 2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $385,000 (-6.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,213.

West Ulverstone is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 835, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 13 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, West Ulverstone offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($490K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -2.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$490K/$750K Below Median
Affordability8.9x Moderate
Price Momentum-2.0% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,628
Mean Income$58,436
Earners2,533
YoY Change+3.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$490K
-2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$385K
-6.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
4,515
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,059
Personal Income /wk$541
Mortgage /mth$1,213
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops13
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA835
Total Students117
Government1
West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 835
Data: 2024