Average rent in Forestier - Tasman, TAS2026

Forestier - Tasman sits in the Tasman local government area, 34km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 2,593 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $250/week — below the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 14% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,593

ABS 2021

Median age
57
Distance to Hobart
34 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Managers
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Renting in Forestier - Tasman

Forestier - Tasman sits below the Tasmania median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 15% less than the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 81% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 14% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (97%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 2,593, the median age is 57, and the most common occupation is Managers. 13% of residents were born overseas. Forestier - Tasman is 34km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Forestier - Tasman?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Forestier - Tasman, 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 Forestier - Tasman rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Forestier - Tasman sat at $250 — 15% below 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 (97% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Forestier - Tasman have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Forestier - Tasman's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Deloraine, West Ulverstone, St Helens - Scamander. Derwent Valley, Longford, Romaine - Havenview 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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