Average rent in George Town, TAS2026

George Town is part of the George Town council area and sits 197km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 7,118 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $220/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$220/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,118

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Hobart
197 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
George Town

Renting in George Town

George Town sits below the Tasmania median, with the typical renter paying $220/week — 25% less than the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 69% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 27% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (90%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 7,118, the median age is 48, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 12% of residents were born overseas. George Town is 197km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 George Town?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in George Town, TAS was $220. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does George Town rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while George Town came in at $220 — 25% below. George Town sits 197km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near George Town have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than George Town's $220/week (ABS 2021): North West, Central Highlands, Northern Midlands. On the higher end, you've got Smithton, Wynyard, Burnie - Ulverstone Surrounds. 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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