Average rent in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham, TAS2026

Dodges Ferry - Lewisham is part of the Sorell council area and sits 34km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 8,521 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 14% 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
8,521

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Hobart
34 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Sorell

Renting in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham

Dodges Ferry - Lewisham commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $330/week — about 13% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (83% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 8,521, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Dodges Ferry - Lewisham is 34km from Hobart. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Dodges Ferry - Lewisham, TAS was $330. 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 Dodges Ferry - Lewisham rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Dodges Ferry - Lewisham sat at $330 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 34km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Dodges Ferry - Lewisham have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Dodges Ferry - Lewisham's $330/week (ABS 2021): Rokeby, Derwent Park - Lutana, Risdon Vale. On the higher end, you've got New Town, West Moonah, Brighton - Pontville. 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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