Average rent in Cygnet, TAS2026

Cygnet is part of the Huon Valley council area and sits 41km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 4,802 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $290/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 15% 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
4,802

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Hobart
41 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Huon Valley

Renting in Cygnet

Cygnet sits close to the Tasmania median, with renters typically paying $290/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 81% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 15% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (97%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 49 and a population of around 4,802. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 18% of residents were born overseas. 41km from Hobart, Cygnet is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Cygnet?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Cygnet, TAS was $290. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Cygnet rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Cygnet sat at $290 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 41km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Cygnet have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Cygnet's $290/week (ABS 2021) include Invermay, Perth - Evandale, Geeveston - Dover. Grindelwald - Lanena, Youngtown - Relbia, Huonville - Franklin sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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