Average rent in East Devonport, TAS2026

East Devonport is part of the Devonport council area and sits 204km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 5,075 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $236/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$236/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,075

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Hobart
204 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Devonport

Renting in East Devonport

East Devonport sits below the Tasmania median, with the typical renter paying $236/week — 19% less than the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 59% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 38% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (87%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 5,075, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 13% of residents were born overseas. East Devonport is 204km from Hobart, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in East Devonport?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in East Devonport, TAS was $236. 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 East Devonport rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. East Devonport sat at $236 — 19% below the state average. The suburb is 204km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (87% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near East Devonport have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than East Devonport's $236/week (ABS 2021): Sheffield - Railton, Ravenswood, Burnie - Ulverstone Surrounds. On the higher end, you've got Acton - Upper Burnie, St Helens - Scamander, West Ulverstone. 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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