Kingborough Council
Cygnet
Cygnet at a glance
Median house
$650,000
Median unit
$600,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,742
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Cygnet.
Cygnet (7112) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania. The median house here is $650,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Cygnet has roughly 1,742 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cygnet scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cygnet's population at 1,742, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,742
Median age
46
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $650,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $600,000, roughly 8% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $130,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$650,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $600,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$650,000
$600,000
1,742
Median age: 46
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $285/wk against a $650,000 price tag). Units yield 2.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.28%
Based on $650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.47%
Based on $600,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cygnet.
Local schools for Cygnet
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cygnet Primary School
Franklin Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St James Catholic College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cygnet.
- What is the median house price in Cygnet?
- The median house price in Cygnet, TAS 7112 is $650,000. The median unit price is $600,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cygnet postcode?
- Cygnet is in the 7112 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cygnet?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Cygnet?
- There are 4 schools serving Cygnet on this page, including Cygnet Primary School, St James Catholic College, Peregrine.
- How walkable is Cygnet?
- Cygnet has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cygnet?
- Cygnet is close to Glaziers Bay, Lower Wattle Grove, Wattle Grove, Cradoc, Petcheys Bay.
- What is the population of Cygnet?
- Cygnet has approximately 1,742 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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