Youngtown TAS

Postcode 7249 · Launceston LGA

Youngtown is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7249). With a population of 4,315, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Youngtown is $605,000, having increased 3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $430,000 (-7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $630. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Youngtown is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 958, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 31 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Youngtown offers a gross rental yield of 5.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices are near the state median ($605K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.4% High Yield
Price vs State$605K/$750K Near Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,018
Mean Income$68,784
Earners3,416
YoY Change+7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$605K
3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$430K
-7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$295
POPULATION
4,315
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,369
Personal Income /wk$722
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops31
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA958
Total Students328
Government1
Youngtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 958
Data: 2024