West Tamar Council

In West Tamar, there were 408 sale listings and 59 lease listings available last month. The median sale price for houses over the last year was $679,000, while the median sale price for units was $462,000. The median weekly lease price for houses was $560, and for units, it was $440 over the last year.

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West Tamar Council

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The West Tamar council area is characterized by a high proportion of childless couples and professionals, reflecting a mix of family compositions and occupations. A notable concern is the significant percentage of households spending more than 30% of income on rent. The area's economy is diverse, with industries such as construction, agriculture, and professional services playing a key role.

West Tamar Council is a local government body in Tasmania located along the western side of the Tamar River in the north of the state. It is classified as an urban local government area with a population of 23,769, extending from the outer reaches of north-west Launceston and including towns and localities such as Beaconsfield, Beauty Point, and Legana. The municipality was established on 2 April 1993, with boundaries extended from the Beaconsfield municipality and its name changed to West Tamar. The area is classified as urban, fringe, and small under the Australian Classification of Local Governments, starting from the Launceston suburb of Riverside in the south to the beach resort town of Greens Beach at the mouth of the Tamar River. The West Tamar council area is characterized by a high proportion of childless couples and professionals, reflecting a mix of family compositions and occupations. A notable concern is the significant percentage of households spending more than 30% of income on rent. The area's economy is diverse, with industries such as construction, agriculture, and professional services playing a key role.