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Property Investment in West Tamar, TAS

30 suburbs in West Tamar council area · Part of Greater Launceston · Population ~26,136 · 10,499 dwellings · 691 km²

West Tamar Council Average R-Score 63 / 100 — top suburb in West Tamar scores 99/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

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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 West Tamar99

Highest R-Score out of 30 suburbs in West Tamar

West Tamar council average63

Across 28 scored suburbs in West Tamar

Suburb medians in West Tamar range from $415,000 to $1,400,000.

3-year population movement: +0.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~159 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Education and Training (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Retail Trade (12%), Construction (9%).

Typical suburb median price$702,500

Across 30 suburbs in West Tamar (Sept 2026) · ~110 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4%

Median asking rent ~$530/wk · Vacancy 6.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in West Tamar99/100

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Every suburb in the West Tamar 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in West Tamar

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

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

As of Sept 2026, West Tamar (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 63/100 across 30 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across West Tamar, the typical suburb median price is $702,500, median weekly rent is $530/wk, gross rental yield is 4%, and vacancy sits at 6.2%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in West Tamar (TAS) are Swan Point (99/100, median $500,000), Grindelwald (95/100, median $720,000), Deviot (94/100, median $600,000), Rowella (91/100, median $620,000), Frankford (87/100, median $575,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across West Tamar (TAS), the median suburb property price is $702,500, median asking rent is $530/wk, and median gross yield is 4%, with homes averaging 110 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in West Tamar include Deviot (7.7%), Frankford (5.8%), Winkleigh (5.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the West Tamar council area?

West Tamar is a Local Government Area in Tasmania (part of Greater Launceston) with an ABS estimated resident population of 26,136, approximately 10,499 dwellings, covering 691 sq km.

What are the best streets in West Tamar (TAS)?

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