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Property Investment in Dorset, TAS

40 suburbs in Dorset council area · Population ~7,059 · 3,776 dwellings · 3,231 km²

Dorset Council Average R-Score 53 / 100 — top suburb in Dorset scores 96/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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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 Dorset96

Highest R-Score out of 40 suburbs in Dorset

Dorset council average53

Across 17 scored suburbs in Dorset

Suburb medians in Dorset range from $75,000 to $3,875,000.

3-year population movement: +0.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~21 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (27%), Retail Trade (10%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%).

Typical suburb median price$450,000

Across 40 suburbs in Dorset (Sept 2026) · ~262 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.3%

Median asking rent ~$385/wk · Vacancy 3.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Dorset96/100

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Suburbs in Dorset — Suburb Research & Street Scores

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Dorset (TAS) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Dorset

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Dorset (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 53/100 across 40 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Dorset, the typical suburb median price is $450,000, median weekly rent is $385/wk, gross rental yield is 4.3%, and vacancy sits at 3.7%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Dorset (TAS) are Pioneer (96/100, median $260,000), Tomahawk (91/100, median $375,000), Ringarooma (90/100, median $360,000), Scottsdale (86/100, median $420,000), Herrick (82/100, median $275,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Dorset (TAS), the median suburb property price is $450,000, median asking rent is $385/wk, and median gross yield is 4.3%, with homes averaging 262 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Dorset include Pioneer (7.7%), Herrick (7.6%), Scottsdale (5.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Dorset council area?

Dorset is a Local Government Area in Tasmania with an ABS estimated resident population of 7,059, approximately 3,776 dwellings, covering 3,231 sq km.

What are the best streets in Dorset (TAS)?

Every street across all 40 suburbs in Dorset is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.