FairSquare/Tasmania/New Town
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New Town

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FairSquare's model rates New Town, Tasmania 7.3 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026.

New Town offers a robust investment opportunity, driven by its prime inner-ring location four kilometres from the CBD, attracting a stable tenant demographic seeking proximity to services. An extremely low 0.8% vacancy rate, coupled with low supply, underpins strong rental security and consistent capital appreciation in this tightly contested market.

Model Verdict
Steady Buy
7.3OUT OF 10
Median
$734K
house
Gross Yield
4.5%
derived
Weekly Rent
$635
3-bed median
12m Growth
+4.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued New Town

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
4km
Yield
derived from model
4.5%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$635
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$734K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Yield PlayEntry LevelSMSFLong Hold
Model Tags
Yield Compounder
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Steady
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
Outpacing price
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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What's inside
01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is New Town a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates New Town, Tasmania 7.3 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026. New Town offers a robust investment opportunity, driven by its prime inner-ring location four kilometres from the CBD, attracting a stable tenant demographic seeking proximity to services. An extremely low 0.8% vacancy rate, coupled with low supply, underpins strong rental security and consistent capital appreciation in this tightly contested market.

02

What is the median house price in New Town?

The median house price in New Town, TAS is $734K. Weekly rent of $635 against a 4.5% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in New Town?

New Town has a gross rental yield of 4.5%, with a median weekly rent of $635. 12-month price growth is tracking at +4.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does New Town suit?

Based on its market signals, New Town aligns with: Yield Play, Entry Level, SMSF, Long Hold.

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