FairSquare/Tasmania/Sandy Bay
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Sandy Bay

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FairSquare's model rates Sandy Bay, Tasmania 6.8 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Sandy Bay represents a reliable workhorse investment, driven by its prime 3km proximity to Hobart's CBD, attracting consistent demand from professionals. This highly sought-after location is further strengthened by critically low supply levels and a 1.2% vacancy rate, ensuring a robust rental market and stable capital growth. Structural owner-occupier demand has not yet been priced into the market — a re-rating window remains open.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.8OUT OF 10
Median
$1.04M
house
Gross Yield
3.4%
derived
Weekly Rent
$680
3-bed median
12m Growth
+3.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Sandy Bay

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
3km
Yield
derived from model
3.4%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$680
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.04M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive Hold
Model Tags
Prestige Undervalued
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Steady
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
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 Sandy Bay a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Sandy Bay, Tasmania 6.8 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Sandy Bay represents a reliable workhorse investment, driven by its prime 3km proximity to Hobart's CBD, attracting consistent demand from professionals. This highly sought-after location is further strengthened by critically low supply levels and a 1.2% vacancy rate, ensuring a robust rental market and stable capital growth.

02

What is the median house price in Sandy Bay?

The median house price in Sandy Bay, TAS is $1.04M. Weekly rent of $680 against a 3.4% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Sandy Bay?

Sandy Bay has a gross rental yield of 3.4%, with a median weekly rent of $680. 12-month price growth is tracking at +3.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Sandy Bay suit?

Based on its market signals, Sandy Bay aligns with: Defensive Hold.

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