ram-logo

RAM Australia Healthcare
Opportunity Fund

Invest in the highly sought-after healthcare real estate sector

16-18
3 Year IRR
Target total return*
4-6
Distribution
Target distribution post portfolio establishment

 

Enquire Now

Overview

The RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Fund (“HOF”) is an open-ended property fund aimed at building a portfolio of premium healthcare real estate assets in Australia through asset repositioning and development. It offers investors rare access to the scarce and defensive healthcare real estate asset class.

Strong capital return over medium term investment horizon.

Low risk “build-to-core” strategy of premium Australian healthcare assets.

Security of capital and liquidity options.

Rare access to the scarce and defensive healthcare real estate.

Invest with confidence given Real Asset Managementʼs (RAM) listed track record and strict compliance and governance controls.

HOF aims to be at the forefront of the evolving healthcare landscape, supporting the increasing demand for healthcare facilities and strengthening the resilience and growth potential of the Australian healthcare real estate market.

LOCATIONMetropolitan and larger regional cities in Australia
TARGET EQUITY RETURNS*Targeting 16-18%* total return with 4-6% distribution target post portfolio establishment
BORROWINGTargeted gearing of 50% LVR (max 60% at a portfolio level)​​
TERMOpen-ended with quarterly liquidity facility
FUND TYPERegistered, open-ended unit trust
UNIT PRICINGMonthly
MINIMUM INVESTMENT$50,000
RESEARCHCore Property rating : Recommended^
PLATFORMSMason Stevens, Praemium, Netwealth
1 Month3 MONTHS6 MONTHS1 YEARSINCE INCEPTION P.A.SINCE INCEPTION CUMULATIVEINCEPTION DATE
RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Fund1.67%1.67%1.67%2.58%12.69%24.53%1 MARCH 2024

Returns as of 31st December 2025

Enquire Now

*Gross of fees. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Actual returns may differ from target returns for a range of factors including investment performance, taxation and indirect costs. Equity Trustees Limited (“Equity Trustees”) (ABN 46 004 031 298), AFSL 240975, is the Responsible Entity for the RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Fund. Equity Trustees is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN 22 607 797 615), a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EQT). The Investment Manager for the Fund is RAM Healthcare Property Investment Management Pty Ltd (ACN 667 163, AFSL No. 484263.) This material has been prepared by Real Asset Management Group to provide you with general information only. In preparing this material, we did not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person. It is not intended to take the place of professional advice and you should not take action on specific issues in reliance on this information. Neither Real Asset Management Group, Equity Trustees nor any of its related parties, their employees or directors, provide and warranty of accuracy or reliability in relation to such information or accepts any liability to any person who relies on it. Past performance should not be taken as an indicator of future performance. You should obtain a copy of the IM before making a decision about whether to invest in this product.

^The Core Property rating (assigned in June 2024) presented in this document has been prepared and issued by Core Property Research Pty Ltd (“Core Property”), which is an Authorised Representative ASIC number 1280479 of Core Property Research Holdings Pty Ltd (ACN 633 170 751, AFS License No. 518320) (Licensee), and trading as Core Property. Whilst the information contained in the report has been prepared with all reasonable care from sources that Core Property believes are reliable, no responsibility or liability is accepted by Core Property for any errors, omissions or misstatements however caused. Past performance information is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of future performance. The Core Property publication is not and should not be construed as, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for any investment. Any opinion contained in the Report is unsolicited general information only. Neither Core Property nor the Participant is aware that any recipient intends to rely on this Report or of the manner in which a recipient intends to use it. To access the full report, please visit www.coreprop.com.au. The rating is subject to change without notice and Core Property assumes no obligation to update the report.

Investment Strategy

  • Invest in the sought-after healthcare sector
  • Targeting a range of development, value-add, and core plus opportunities
  • Culture of active management and risk mitigation through depth of operator relationships
  • Integrated approach with in-house development and tenant/partner relationship management
  • Significant deal flow pipeline sourced both on and off market
  • Operator-led mandates and network planning initiatives

Key Seed Assets

19-21 Middle Street Cleveland, QLD

The off-market site with development approval for an integrated medical hub was acquired for $6.5 million.
The site is located in an under serviced metropolitan growth catchment east of Brisbane.

RAM proposes to develop a circa 5,000 sqm medical hub with hospital, specialist consulting, and allied health services integrated over four levels with basement parking. RAM has secured ASX-listed Ramsay Health Care for a ~1,400 sqm day surgery on a 25-year lease.

  • Status:

    Settled

  • NLA:

    4,939m²

  • Key tenants:

    Ramsay Health Care, 
Queensland X-Ray

20 Nellie Street Nundah, QLD

The off-market medical development opportunity is located in Inner Brisbane, 7 km from the CBD, adjacent to the Queensland Health Nundah community center.

RAM has successfully converted the property to an 11,000 sqm specialist healthcare precinct anchored by a new 58 bed private mental health hospital on a new 25-year lease. The precinct is also supported by Lumus Imaging, a GP and dental clinic, and various allied health providers.

  • Status:

    Settled

  • NLA:

    11,119m²

  • Key tenants:

    iHM, Lumus Imaging

8 Herbert Street, St Leonards, NSW

The mixed-use healthcare precinct is located only 7 kilometres from Sydney s CBD and walking distance from the main hospital building of the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) precinct. Significant underlying land value allows long term flexibility for redevelopment, with alternate uses including medical strata suites due to the neighbouring hospital.

The asset has a net lettable area of 10,595sqm and features purpose-built laboratories and logistics facilities. The precinct offers diverse income streams from multiple tenants occupying specialised tenancies.

  • Status:

    Settled

  • NLA:

    10,595m²

  • Key tenants:

    Stryker Corporation, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Nundah Private Hospital Case Study

Delivering a private mental health hospital through value-add initiatives.

View Case Study

Fund Management Team

A management team with significant experience in asset and funds management, and property investment and management

Investment Management

team-member-photo
Matthew Strotton
Executive Director Head of Real Estate
team-member-photo
Sam Wood
Director Head of Healthcare Real Estate

Healthcare Project Sourcing & Delivery

team-member-photo
Adam Thompson
Director Real Estate Development
team-member-photo
Andrew Browne
Senior Project Manager Real Estate Development

Why Invest in Healthcare Property

Healthcare is a largely inelastic and non-discretionary expenditure with limited exposure to negative macro-economic factors. The Australian healthcare real estate sector is generally characterised by resilient and consistent income profiles, supported by state and federal governments which typically account for 60% of all funding.

Key demand drivers for Australian healthcare real estate

Economic, demographic, and social drivers continue to support the demand for Australian healthcare real estate.

  • Population and Life Expectancy

    Australians over 65 are forecast to grow at 3.1% p.a. over the next decade. Government data estimates by 2055, average life expectancy will be 95.1 for men and 96.6 years for women.

  • Chronic Illness

    67% of Australian adults are overweight or obese, 14.5% of people aged 18 years and over smoked daily. 1 in 20 (or 1.3 million) Australians had heart, stroke and vascular disease in 2022.

  • Government Spending

    During 2021-22, spending on health by all governments amounted to $176 billion, which accounted for 20% of total government tax expenses and represented 26% of government tax revenue.

  • Real Per Capita Expenditure

    Over the last 20 years, health expenditure has increased from $91 billion to $241 billion, an average growth rate of 4.0% per year, compared to average annual inflation of 2.4% over the same period.

  • Per Capita Utilisation

    Over 20 million Australians had at least one long-term health condition, with 46.6% (or 11.9 million) reporting at least one selected chronic condition, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

 

Sources: ABS Census Data, National Health Survey 2022, AIWH Report.

Recent trends in Australian healthcare

Disruptive trends, lifestyle changes and emerging technology, make Australian healthcare ever changing.

  • Day Surgery

    Operating theatres in day hospitals have increased by 56% between 2000-16. Efficiency in surgery is leading to more convenience-based health solutions.

  • Mental Health

    Private mental health hospitalisation increased between 2010-11 and 2020-21 at an average annual rate of 5%. Expenditure increased 4% between 2016-17 and 2020-21.

  • Private Health

    Private episodes of care showed an increase of 7.3% on the previous quarter and up 4.4% over the year, in December 2022.

  • Medical Technology

    Minimally invasive techniques and advance in anaesthesia result in less tissue damage and post-operative pain and require less time in hospital.

RAM Approach to Asset Selection

A top-down and bottom-up approach adopted for asset selection and risk tolerances that contributes to RAMʼs longer term strategic and near term tactical views.