Westbury TAS

Postcode 7303 · Meander Valley LGA

Westbury is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Meander Valley local government area (postcode 7303). With a population of 2,272, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Westbury is $563,000, having dropped significantly 11.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $478,000 (+17.9% YoY). The median weekly rent is $260 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,249.

Westbury is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 965, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Westbury offers a gross rental yield of 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($563K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -11.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$563K/$750K Near Median
Affordability9.6x Moderate
Price Momentum-11.7% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,509
Mean Income$55,901
Earners2,823
YoY Change+2.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$563K
-11.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$478K
17.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
2,272
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,122
Personal Income /wk$578
Mortgage /mth$1,249
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA965
Total Students142
Government1
Westbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965
Data: 2024