Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Kentish, TAS

30 suburbs in Kentish council area · Population ~6,866 · 2,730 dwellings · 1,156 km²

Kentish Council Average R-Score 52 / 100 — top suburb in Kentish scores 93/100

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 Kentish93

Highest R-Score out of 30 suburbs in Kentish

Kentish council average52

Across 13 scored suburbs in Kentish

Suburb medians in Kentish range from $260,000 to $1,380,000.

3-year population movement: +0.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~18 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (16%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (15%), Manufacturing (13%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%).

Typical suburb median price$657,500

Across 30 suburbs in Kentish (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.5%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 12.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Kentish93/100

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Kentish (TAS) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Kentish

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Kentish (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 52/100 across 30 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Kentish, the typical suburb median price is $657,500, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 3.5%, and vacancy sits at 12.5%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Kentish (TAS) are Railton (93/100, median $400,000), Lower Beulah (89/100, median $260,000), Sheffield (89/100, median $471,111), Acacia Hills (73/100, median $670,000), West Kentish (57/100, median $660,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Kentish (TAS), the median suburb property price is $657,500, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 3.5%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Kentish include Lower Beulah (9.8%), Railton (5.9%), Sheffield (5.4%).

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

Kentish is a Local Government Area in Tasmania with an ABS estimated resident population of 6,866, approximately 2,730 dwellings, covering 1,156 sq km.

What are the best streets in Kentish (TAS)?

Every street across all 30 suburbs in Kentish is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.