Average rent in Devonport, TAS2026

Devonport is part of the Devonport council area and sits 206km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 14,481 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 36% 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
14,481

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Hobart
206 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Devonport

Renting in Devonport

Devonport comes in cheaper than most of Tasmania — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 15% below the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 61% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 36% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 14,481, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 206km from Hobart, Devonport typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Devonport?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Devonport, TAS was $250. 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 Devonport rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Devonport came in at $250 — 15% below. Devonport sits 206km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Devonport have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Devonport's $250/week (ABS 2021): Deloraine, West Ulverstone, St Helens - Scamander. On the higher end, you've got Derwent Valley, Longford, Romaine - Havenview. 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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