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

Property Investment in Southern Midlands, TAS

31 suburbs in Southern Midlands council area · Population ~6,987 · 2,712 dwellings · 2,615 km²

Southern Midlands Council Average R-Score 60 / 100 — top suburb in Southern Midlands 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 Southern Midlands93

Highest R-Score out of 31 suburbs in Southern Midlands

Southern Midlands council average60

Across 14 scored suburbs in Southern Midlands

Suburb medians in Southern Midlands range from $120,000 to $970,000.

3-year population movement: +1.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.6% of stock (~43 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (31%), Education and Training (13%), Construction (7%), Health Care and Social Assistance (7%).

Typical suburb median price$495,000

Across 31 suburbs in Southern Midlands (Sept 2026) · ~240 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.9%

Median asking rent ~$495/wk · Vacancy 11.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Southern Midlands93/100

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Southern Midlands (TAS) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Southern Midlands

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Southern Midlands (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 60/100 across 31 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Southern Midlands, the typical suburb median price is $495,000, median weekly rent is $495/wk, gross rental yield is 4.9%, and vacancy sits at 11.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Southern Midlands (TAS) are Parattah (93/100, median $250,000), Kempton (92/100, median $550,000), Oatlands (91/100, median $410,000), Mount Seymour (88/100, median $320,000), Bagdad (66/100, median $650,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Southern Midlands (TAS), the median suburb property price is $495,000, median asking rent is $495/wk, and median gross yield is 4.9%, with homes averaging 240 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Southern Midlands include Parattah (10.6%), Tunnack (10.4%), Kempton (7.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Southern Midlands council area?

Southern Midlands is a Local Government Area in Tasmania with an ABS estimated resident population of 6,987, approximately 2,712 dwellings, covering 2,615 sq km.

What are the best streets in Southern Midlands (TAS)?

Every street across all 31 suburbs in Southern Midlands is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.