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Property Investment in Central Highlands, TAS

46 suburbs in Central Highlands council area · Population ~2,603 · 2,581 dwellings · 7,982 km²

Central Highlands Council Average R-Score 70 / 100 — top suburb in Central Highlands scores 96/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Central Highlands96

Highest R-Score out of 46 suburbs in Central Highlands

Central Highlands council average70

Across 11 scored suburbs in Central Highlands

Suburb medians in Central Highlands range from $105,000 to $920,000.

3-year population movement: +0.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.2% of stock (~5 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.5B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (45%), Accommodation and Food Services (12%), Public Administration and Safety (7%), Construction (5%).

Typical suburb median price$325,000

Across 46 suburbs in Central Highlands (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 5.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Central Highlands96/100

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Every suburb in the Central Highlands council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Central Highlands (TAS) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Central Highlands

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Central Highlands (Tasmania).

Is Central Highlands (TAS) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Central Highlands (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 70/100 across 46 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Central Highlands, the typical suburb median price is $325,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 5%, and vacancy sits at 5.3%.

Which suburbs in Central Highlands have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Central Highlands (TAS) are Hamilton (96/100, median $250,000), Wilburville (96/100, median $225,000), Ellendale (94/100, median $460,000), Bronte Park (91/100, median $358,000), Gretna (86/100, median $480,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Central Highlands?

Across Central Highlands (TAS), the median suburb property price is $325,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 5%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Central Highlands include Hamilton (10.4%), Wilburville (7.4%), Ellendale (6.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Central Highlands council area?

Central Highlands is a Local Government Area in Tasmania with an ABS estimated resident population of 2,603, approximately 2,581 dwellings, covering 7,982 sq km.

What are the best streets in Central Highlands (TAS)?

Every street across all 46 suburbs in Central Highlands is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.