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Low Head suburb profile

Low Head is a small coastal village at the mouth of the Tamar River in northern Tasmania, defined by its prominent headland and the historic Low Head Lighthouse and pilot station, which anchor a maritime character and a local museum. The suburb has a quiet, seaside feel of weatherboard cottages, modest coastal residences and holiday houses, appealing to long-term locals, retirees and people seeking a sea-change. Outdoor life centres on shoreline walks, beaches and boating around the river mouth, while everyday shops and services are found in nearby George Town and the surrounding Tamar Valley.

Low Head property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Low Head sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Over the last three months there was one recorded house sale.

The rental market in Low Head recorded an average house rent of $550 a week over the last 12 months.

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Low Head demographics

Low Head is a small community of 619 people with a median age of 61. The typical household income is $983 a week, roughly $51,100 a year.

Families are dominated by couple families without children, which make up 65.8% of families. Couple families with children account for 23.5% and one-parent families represent 10.7%.

Homes in Low Head are mostly owner-occupied: 48.3% are owned outright and 24.2% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 72.5%, while 27.5% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Low Head

Some popular suburbs near Low Head include:

  • George Town: Historic riverside town on the Tamar estuary, with coastal views and colonial heritage.
  • Kelso: Small coastal village at the mouth of the Tamar River, known for its surf beach.
  • Clarence Point: Rural riverside locality on the Tamar River, featuring farming land and riverfront outlooks.
  • Greens Beach: Long sandy beach and coastal dunes, popular for fishing and beach walks.
  • Beauty Point: Small maritime village on the Tamar, known for its marina and waterfront character.

How does Low Head compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Low Head have grown 16.2% higher than in George Town.

Choose the right real estate agents in Low Head

There are 10 real estate agents in Low Head, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 54.5% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Low Head typically range from 2.38% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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