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We score every suburb 0–100 across eight investment-grade signals — capital growth, population growth, supply tightening, rental yield, vacancy rate, income growth, infrastructure pipeline exposure and affordability headroom — then weight them by the strategy you choose (Growth, Balanced, or Yield).

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ABS, ATO, SQM Research, Domain, realestate.com.au and the infrastructure portals of every state and territory. Full list and update cadence on /sources.

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Your recommended picks

Best buys under $600k

Best overall pick for you

🥇Balanced pick

Claremont

Best all-rounder on the index — no single dimension dominates and none lags.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +1 pts over Sorell.

Stable but fully pricedTAS · 7011$595k medianNear New Bridgewater Bridge

47Moderate

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Drivers

Capital growth7.8%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%

Risks

At top of budget (99% of cap)

Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge4.9 kmConstruction · 2025

Glenorchy · scored against your filter

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🥈Secondary pickGrowth

Bridgewater

55Moderate

Highest capital-growth tilt in your filter (8.4%/yr over 5y).

TAS · $495kView why

Drivers

Capital growth8.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%

Risks

No material risk flags raised by the model.

Stable entry point

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🥉Alternative pickYield

Brighton

58Moderate

3.3% yield in a tight rental market — 1.3% vacancy backs the cashflow.

TAS · $545kView why

Drivers

Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.3%

Risks

At top of budget (91% of cap)

Stable but fully priced

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Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

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Top 29 TAS suburbs under $600k

Why am I seeing this? Ranked across every suburb that fits your filter — click any card for the full breakdown.

How is this calculated?

We score every suburb 0–100 against eight benchmarks a working buyer's agent watches: capital growth, rental yield, vacancy, listings trend, population growth, income growth, budget headroom, and the construction pipeline within reach.

The composite is a weighted average. The Top Picks above re-rank under a Growth-tilted, Yield-tilted, and Balanced scheme so each investor profile gets a single recommendation.

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Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5917 suburbs

#1
Bridgewater
8.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 8.4%/yr
1.3% vacancy
52
Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth8.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge0.0 kmConstruction · 2025
7030 · BrightonCompare investment case
#2
Brighton
8.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.3%
1.3% vacancy
50
Balanced🟡 Near capNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.3%
Risks
At top of budget (91% of cap)
Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge3.6 kmConstruction · 2025
7030 · BrightonCompare investment case
#3
Claremont
7.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 7.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
47
Growth🟡 Near capNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge4.9 kmConstruction · 2025
7011 · GlenorchyCompare investment case
#4
Sorell
7.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 7.4% · 3.1%
1.3% vacancy
47
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.1%
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Macquarie Point Stadium21.5 kmPlanned · 2029
7172 · SorellCompare investment case
#5
Mowbray
6.6%/yr capital growth, 3.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.6% · 3.0%
6.6%/yr 5y growth
44
Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth6.6%/yr
Rental yield3.0%
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
Nearby construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus1.3 kmRecently completed · 2024
7248 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#6
Invermay
6.8%/yr capital growth, 2.8% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.8% · 2.8%
6.8%/yr 5y growth
44
Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth6.8%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
Nearby construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus0.3 kmRecently completed · 2024
7248 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#7
South Launceston
6.4%/yr capital growth, 2.9% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.4% · 2.9%
6.4%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.4%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (91% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus4.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#8
Kings Meadows
6.2%/yr capital growth, 3.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.2% · 3.0%
6.2%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.2%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (91% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus6.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#9
Devonport
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 2.6%
7.2%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus71.3 kmRecently completed · 2024
7310 · DevonportCompare investment case
#10
Wynyard
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
5y growth · 7.2%/yr
7.2%/yr 5y growth
42
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus127.2 kmRecently completed · 2024
7325 · Waratah-WynyardCompare investment case
#11
Launceston
6.1%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.1% · 2.7%
6.1%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟡 Near capNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth6.1%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
Nearby construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus1.5 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#12
Norwood
6.2%/yr capital growth, 2.8% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.2% · 2.8%
6.2%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.2%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus4.8 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#13
Punchbowl
6.3%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.3% · 2.6%
6.3%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.3%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus5.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#14
Prospect
6.0%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.0% · 2.7%
6.0%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.0%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus5.3 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#15
Ulverstone
7.0%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
7.0%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus85.2 kmRecently completed · 2024
7315 · Central CoastCompare investment case
#16
Latrobe
7.0%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.0%/yr
7.0%/yr 5y growth
40
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Risks
Thin gross yield (2.5%)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus63.8 kmRecently completed · 2024
7307 · LatrobeCompare investment case
#17
George Town
7.6%/yr capital growth, 2.7% gross yield.
5y growth · 7.6%/yr
7.6%/yr 5y growth
40
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.6%/yr
Risks
Only 4,536 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus43.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7253 · George TownIn compare set

Tier DD — Below trendScore <4012 suburbs

#18
Penguin
6.8%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.8% · 2.6%
6.8%/yr 5y growth
36
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.8%/yr
Risks
Only 4,132 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus94.9 kmRecently completed · 2024
7316 · Central CoastIn compare set
#19
Smithton
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.7% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 2.7%
7.2%/yr 5y growth
36
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
Only 3,934 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus180.9 kmRecently completed · 2024
7330 · Circular HeadCompare investment case
#20
Longford
6.4%/yr capital growth, 2.5% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.4% · 2.5%
6.4%/yr 5y growth
34
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.4%/yr
Risks
Only 4,268 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (91% of cap)
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus19.7 kmRecently completed · 2024
7301 · Northern MidlandsCompare investment case
#21
Huonville
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.7% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 2.7%
7.2%/yr 5y growth
30
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
Only 3,002 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (91% of cap)
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 328.3 kmConstruction · 2026
7109 · Huon ValleyCompare investment case
#22
Scottsdale
7.0%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
7.0%/yr 5y growth
28
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Risks
Only 2,408 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus42.6 kmRecently completed · 2024
7260 · DorsetCompare investment case
#23
Geeveston
8.2%/yr capital growth, 3.3% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.3%
8.2%/yr 5y growth
27
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Rental yield3.3%
Risks
Only 1,431 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 345.0 kmConstruction · 2026
7116 · Huon ValleyCompare investment case
#24
St Helens
7.4%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.4%/yr
7.4%/yr 5y growth
26
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Risks
Only 2,206 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (99% of cap)
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus93.0 kmRecently completed · 2024
7216 · Break O'DayCompare investment case
#25
Westbury
6.6%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.6% · 2.6%
6.6%/yr 5y growth
26
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.6%/yr
Risks
Only 2,272 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus27.5 kmRecently completed · 2024
7303 · Meander ValleyCompare investment case
#26
Cygnet
7.8%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.8%/yr
7.8%/yr 5y growth
25
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Risks
Only 1,742 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (99% of cap)
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 337.1 kmConstruction · 2026
7112 · Huon ValleyCompare investment case
#27
Burnie
7.4%/yr capital growth, 2.9% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.4% · 2.9%
7.4%/yr 5y growth
24
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Risks
Only 693 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus110.5 kmRecently completed · 2024
7320 · BurnieCompare investment case
#28
Sheffield
7.0%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.0%/yr
7.0%/yr 5y growth
23
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Risks
Only 1,602 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
At top of budget (91% of cap)
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus67.6 kmRecently completed · 2024
7306 · KentishCompare investment case
#29
Triabunna
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
5y growth · 7.2%/yr
7.2%/yr 5y growth
22
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Risks
Only 905 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge60.9 kmConstruction · 2025
7190 · Glamorgan-Spring BayCompare investment case

Decision driver · 4 projects tracked

How infrastructure changes your results

Infrastructure is the largest medium-term driver of suburb-level house prices in Australia. Every project below is mapped to a location, value, and stage — and counted against any suburb inside its impact radius.

Flip Market mode in the customizer to double the construction-pipeline weighting and see which suburbs climb the ranking. The $2.6B TAS pipeline below is what drives that effect.

What this means for prices

Expect demand uplift over the next 3–5 years as these projects unlock jobs, services and household formation in the corridors below.

Pipeline value

$2.6bn

Construction

Approved

Planned

Top 3 by value

road
New Bridgewater Bridge
$0.8bn
Construction · 2025
stadium
Macquarie Point Stadium
$0.8bn
Planned · 2029
hospital
Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 3
$0.7bn
Construction · 2026

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Top 29 TAS suburbs under $600k

Tier CC — Moderate·Score 40–59·17 suburbs

Tier DD — Below trend·Score <40·12 suburbs

New Bridgewater Bridge

Macquarie Point Stadium

Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 3

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5917 suburbs

Tier DD — Below trendScore <4012 suburbs