Average rent in Bruny Island - Kettering, TAS2026

Bruny Island - Kettering is part of the Kingborough council area and sits 35km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 3,447 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,447

ABS 2021

Median age
54
Distance to Hobart
35 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kingborough

Renting in Bruny Island - Kettering

Bruny Island - Kettering runs roughly with the Tasmania state median — renters typically pay $300/week, close to the $293/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (85% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 10% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (97%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 54 and a population around 3,447. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 19% of residents were born overseas. Bruny Island - Kettering is 35km from Hobart, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bruny Island - Kettering?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bruny Island - Kettering, TAS was $300. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bruny Island - Kettering rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Bruny Island - Kettering came in at $300 — 2% above. Bruny Island - Kettering sits 35km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Bruny Island - Kettering have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bruny Island - Kettering's $300/week (ABS 2021): Youngtown - Relbia, Huonville - Franklin, Grindelwald - Lanena. On the higher end, you've got Kings Meadows - Punchbowl, Berriedale - Chigwell, Newstead. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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