Average rent in Geilston Bay - Risdon, TAS — 2026

Geilston Bay - Risdon is part of the Clarence council area and sits 6km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 3,452 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 17% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,452

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Hobart
6 km
Households renting
17%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Clarence

Renting in Geilston Bay - Risdon

Geilston Bay - Risdon is one of the more expensive parts of Tasmania to rent in — the typical renter pays $380/week, around 30% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 81% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (97%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 6km from Hobart, with a population of around 3,452 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Geilston Bay - Risdon?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Geilston Bay - Risdon, TAS was $380. 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 Geilston Bay - Risdon rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Geilston Bay - Risdon sat at $380 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 6km 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 Geilston Bay - Risdon have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Geilston Bay - Risdon's $380/week (ABS 2021): Margate - Snug, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, South Arm. On the higher end, you've got Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, Cambridge, West Hobart. 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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