Average rent in Brighton - Pontville, TAS — 2026
Brighton - Pontville sits in the Brighton local government area, 20km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 6,449 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,449
- Median age
- 35
- Distance to Hobart
- 20 km
- Households renting
- 19%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 14%
- Born overseas
- 5%
- Top occupation
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- LGA
- Brighton
ABS 2021
Renting in Brighton - Pontville
Brighton - Pontville is one of the more expensive parts of Tasmania to rent in — the typical renter pays $350/week, around 19% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 80% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (85%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 20km from Hobart, with a population of around 6,449 and a median age of 35. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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