Situated in Tasmania's 7249 postcode, Youngtown is a well-established residential suburb. Located approximately 156km from the Hobart CBD, the suburb is serviced by 1 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.
Youngtown has a population of approximately 4,315, a median age of 43, a median weekly household income of $1,527. With 74% owner-occupier rate, this is predominantly a homeowner market, which supports long-term price stability. Across the broader LGA, 37.5% of residents hold a university qualification.
Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (20.2%), Retail Trade (11.1%), Education and Training (9.7%).
The current median house price in Youngtown is $622,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 9.3% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. Prices have moved 3.67% over the past 12 months.
Properties in Youngtown spend an average of 14 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.69%. With inventory levels at just 1.94 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -3%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.
The median weekly rent for houses in Youngtown is $550. Gross rental yield is 4.6%, providing a solid income return. Vacancy rate is 1.73%, reflecting healthy rental demand. Rents have grown 5.77% over the past 12 months.
The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 70,446 to 72,286 residents by 2031 (2.6% growth).
Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Kings Meadows, TAS, South Launceston, TAS, Invermay, TAS, Mowbray, TAS, Newnham, TAS.
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The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.