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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 $700k

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 entry pointTAS · 7011$595k medianNear New Bridgewater Bridge

48Moderate

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Drivers

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

Risks

No material risk flags raised by the model.

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

60Strong

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

No material risk flags raised by the model.

Stable entry point

Open →

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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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 40–5929 suburbs

#1
Bridgewater
8.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 8.4%/yr
1.3% vacancy
53
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
51
Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.3%
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
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
48
Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
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
48
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.1%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Macquarie Point Stadium21.5 kmPlanned · 2029
7172 · SorellIn compare set
#5
Rosetta
7.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 7.4% · 2.8%
1.3% vacancy
47
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 38.6 kmConstruction · 2026
7010 · GlenorchyCompare investment case
#6
Old Beach
7.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 3.2%
1.3% vacancy
47
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Rental yield3.2%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge7.1 kmConstruction · 2025
7017 · BrightonCompare investment case
#7
Warrane
listings tightening 5.0% YoY, 7.2%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
46
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
Thin gross yield (2.4%)
Closest construction ·Macquarie Point Stadium3.8 kmPlanned · 2029
7018 · ClarenceCompare investment case
#8
Berriedale
7.3%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 7.3%/yr
1.3% vacancy
46
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.3%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge8.0 kmConstruction · 2025
7011 · GlenorchyCompare investment case
#9
Midway Point
7.0%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 3.0%
1.3% vacancy
46
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Macquarie Point Stadium18.6 kmPlanned · 2029
7171 · SorellCompare investment case
#10
Mornington
listings tightening 5.0% YoY, 7.0%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
1.3% vacancy
45
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (98% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Macquarie Point Stadium5.7 kmPlanned · 2029
7018 · ClarenceCompare investment case
#11
Glenorchy
7.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 7.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
45
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 36.4 kmConstruction · 2026
7010 · GlenorchyCompare investment case
#12
Moonah
7.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
5y growth · 7.4%/yr
1.3% vacancy
45
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.4%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (98% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 34.5 kmConstruction · 2026
7009 · GlenorchyCompare investment case
#13
Margate
listings tightening 4.0% YoY, 6.8%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 6.8% · 3.0%
1.3% vacancy
45
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Capital growth6.8%/yr
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 317.2 kmConstruction · 2026
7054 · KingboroughCompare investment case
#14
Snug
7.0%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.7%
1.3% vacancy
45
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth7.0%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
At top of budget (98% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 320.1 kmConstruction · 2026
7054 · KingboroughCompare investment case
#15
Mowbray
6.6%/yr capital growth, 3.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.6% · 3.0%
6.6%/yr 5y growth
45
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
#16
Invermay
6.8%/yr capital growth, 2.8% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.8% · 2.8%
6.8%/yr 5y growth
45
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
#17
South Launceston
6.4%/yr capital growth, 2.9% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.4% · 2.9%
6.4%/yr 5y growth
44
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.4%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus4.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonIn compare set
#18
Kings Meadows
6.2%/yr capital growth, 3.0% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.2% · 3.0%
6.2%/yr 5y growth
43
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.2%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus6.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#19
Wynyard
7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
5y growth · 7.2%/yr
7.2%/yr 5y growth
43
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
#20
Launceston
6.1%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.1% · 2.7%
6.1%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
Drivers
Capital growth6.1%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No material risk flags raised by the model.
Nearby construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus1.5 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#21
Norwood
6.2%/yr capital growth, 2.8% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 6.2% · 2.8%
6.2%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.2%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus4.8 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#22
Punchbowl
6.3%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.3% · 2.6%
6.3%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.3%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus5.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7249 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#23
Prospect
6.0%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.0% · 2.7%
6.0%/yr 5y growth
42
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth6.0%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus5.3 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare investment case
#24
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
#25
Ulverstone
7.0%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
7.0%/yr 5y growth
42
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
#26
Legana
5.8%/yr capital growth, 2.8% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 5.8% · 2.8%
5.8%/yr 5y growth
41
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus9.1 kmRecently completed · 2024
7277 · West TamarCompare investment case
#27
Latrobe
7.0%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.0%/yr
7.0%/yr 5y growth
41
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
#28
Riverside
6.0%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 6.0% · 2.4%
6.0%/yr 5y growth
40
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth6.0%/yr
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (92% of cap)
Thin gross yield (2.4%)
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus2.9 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · West TamarCompare investment case
#29
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 TownCompare investment case

Tier DD — Below trendScore <401 suburb

#30
Trevallyn
5.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.8% vacancy.
Growth + yield · 5.8% · 2.3%
5.8%/yr 5y growth
39
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
Risks
At top of budget (98% of cap)
Thin gross yield (2.3%)
Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus2.4 kmRecently completed · 2024
7250 · LauncestonCompare 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

See full TAS infrastructure list (4)

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Top 30 TAS suburbs under $700k

Tier CC — Moderate·Score 40–59·29 suburbs

Tier DD — Below trend·Score <40·1 suburb

New Bridgewater Bridge

Macquarie Point Stadium

Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 3

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5929 suburbs

Tier DD — Below trendScore <401 suburb