Alternative Property Investment · Healthcare Infrastructure
RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Fund
Invest in sought-after healthcare real estate. An open-ended property fund building a quality Australian healthcare property portfolio through repositioning and development.
16–18%
Target annual total return (3-year IRR)*
4–6%
Target distribution once portfolio is established
Fund Overview
Strong Capital Returns
Strong capital returns over a medium- to long-term horizon.
Risk-Reduced Value-Add Strategy
Invests in quality Australian healthcare assets through development and value-add strategies.
Capital Protection & Liquidity
Offers capital protection and liquidity options.
Defensive Assets
Defensive, supply-constrained Australian healthcare real estate.
Rigorous Compliance
RAM's experience managing listed funds and rigorous compliance controls give investors confidence.
The fund aims to take a leading position in Australia's expanding healthcare sector, enhancing the flexibility and growth potential of healthcare real estate to meet rising demand for medical facilities.
- Location
- Australian metropolitan and major regional cities
- Target equity return
- Target total return of 16–18%*, with a target distribution of 4–6% once the portfolio is established
- Debt
- Target gearing of 50% LVR (maximum 60% at portfolio level)
- Terms
- Open-ended fund with quarterly liquidity
- Fund type
- Registered, open-ended unit trust
- Unit pricing
- Monthly
- Minimum investment
- AUD 200,000
- Research rating
- Core Property rating: Recommended
- APIR code
- ETL7586AU
- ISIN
- AU60ETL75867
- Platforms
- Mason Stevens, Praemium, Netwealth
Investment Strategy
- 01Investing in the in-demand healthcare sector
- 02Targeting a range of development and value-add opportunities
- 03An active management culture that reduces risk through close collaboration with operators
- 04An integrated approach to in-house development and tenant/partner relationship management
- 05Extensive on- and off-market deal pipeline
- 06Operator-led mandates and network planning initiatives
Why Invest in Healthcare Property
Healthcare spending is generally non-discretionary and less affected by macroeconomic factors. Australian healthcare real estate shows resilient, stable income, with state and federal funding typically accounting for 60% of total spending.
Key Demand Drivers
Population & Life Expectancy
Australia's population aged 65+ is expected to grow 3.1% a year over the next decade. The government estimates average life expectancy will reach 95.1 for men and 96.6 for women by 2055.
Chronic Disease
In 2022, 1 in 20 Australians (1.3 million) had heart disease, stroke or vascular disease.
Government Spending
In 2021–22, total government health spending reached AUD 176 billion, 20% of total government tax-funded expenditure.
Real Per-Capita Spending
Over the past 20 years, health spending rose from AUD 91 billion to AUD 241 billion, growing 4.0% a year — above inflation of 2.4%.
Per-Capita Visits
Over 20 million Australians have at least one long-term health condition, and 46.6% (11.9 million) have at least one chronic disease.
Latest Trends
Day Surgery
Operating theatres in day hospitals increased by 56% between 2000 and 2016.
Mental Health
Admissions to private mental health hospitals grew by an average of 5% a year from 2010/11 to 2020/21.
Private Healthcare
In December 2022, patient visits to private healthcare providers rose 7.3% quarter-on-quarter and 4.4% year-on-year.
Medical Technology
Minimally invasive techniques and advanced anaesthesia reduce tissue damage and post-operative pain, shortening hospital stays.
Sources: ABS Census data, 2022 National Health Survey, AIHW Health Expenditure Australia
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Professional advice from the PropCap Finance team
*Before fees. Returns are not guaranteed; actual returns may differ from targets due to investment performance, taxes and indirect costs. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Information is based on the Real Asset Management (RAM) website, is for general reference only and does not constitute investment advice; all details are subject to the fund's offer documents.