Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best TAS suburbs to invest in under $500K

11 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 7.4%/yr; average gross yield is 2.8%. The dominant signal right now is capital growthAverage 5-year capital growth in this filter is driving the ranking. Top pick: Bridgewater (50/100). 8.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.

Last updated: May 2026.

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 →

  1. #1

    Bridgewater

    8.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 8.4%/yr
    50
    Growth🟡 Near capNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)

    Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge0.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    7030 · BrightonCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Mowbray

    6.6%/yr capital growth, 3.0% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 6.6% · 3.0%
    43
    Balanced🟡 Near capNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Capital growth6.6%/yr
    • Rental yield3.0%
    • Supply tightening-2.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)

    Nearby construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus1.3 kmRecently completed · 2024

    7248 · LauncestonCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Wynyard

    7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.

    5y growth · 7.2%/yr
    41
    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
  4. #4

    Devonport

    7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.2% · 2.6%
    40
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth7.2%/yr
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus71.3 kmRecently completed · 2024

    7310 · DevonportCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Ulverstone

    7.0%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
    40
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth7.0%/yr
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·UTAS Launceston Inveresk Campus85.2 kmRecently completed · 2024

    7315 · Central CoastCompare investment case
  6. #6

    George Town

    7.6%/yr capital growth, 2.7% gross yield.

    5y growth · 7.6%/yr
    38
    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
  7. #7

    Smithton

    7.2%/yr capital growth, 2.7% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.2% · 2.7%
    35
    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
  8. #8

    Scottsdale

    7.0%/yr capital growth, 2.6% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.0% · 2.6%
    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

  9. #9

    Geeveston

    8.2%/yr capital growth, 3.3% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.3%
    26
    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
  10. #10

    Burnie

    7.4%/yr capital growth, 2.9% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 7.4% · 2.9%
    23
    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

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