While the region recorded a 28 per cent decrease in house sales over the quarter, the current median price has jumped 14 per cent from last year and 21 per cent from the year before.

Northern Midlands mayor David Downie said the region provided a country lifestyle in close proximity to a major city.

"You can have the rural landscape and the rural atmosphere but also the city of Launceston is one of the best serviced cities in terms of freeways in that you can drive into the centre of the city at 110km/h," he said.

Perth appears to be enjoying an increase in home owner interest with median house prices steadily growing in the area.

Cr Downie said he expected this trend to increase with coming roadworks to the Perth-to-Breadalbane highway set to enhance access to Launceston.

"We've seen strong growth in the Perth area over the last few years, the real estate's a bit cheaper there," he said.

"It's attracted a lot of younger people and you can see growth in the primary school at Perth and people are seeing it as a cheaper option to live close to Launceston."

Longford recorded the most sales of any Northern Midlands area with 15 for the quarter.

Cr Downie said a boom in cycling interest and the range of festivals and facilities available to residents meant the town had plenty of upside for prospective home owners.

"Longford is reviving itself there's a lot of community activities now, more and more activities every year are being attracted to Longford," he said.

"There's a lot of community spirit building in the town."