Average rent in Glenorchy, TAS — 2026
Glenorchy sits in the Glenorchy local government area, 7km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 12,287 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $320/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 44% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$320/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 12,287
- Median age
- 35
- Distance to Hobart
- 7 km
- Households renting
- 44%
- Separate houses
- 78%
- Flats / apartments
- 15%
- Born overseas
- 28%
- Top occupation
- Community and Personal Service Workers
- LGA
- Glenorchy
ABS 2021
Renting in Glenorchy
Glenorchy runs roughly with the Tasmania state median — renters typically pay $320/week, close to the $293/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (53% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 44% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (78%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 35 and a population around 12,287. The most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers, and 28% of residents were born overseas. Glenorchy is 7km from Hobart, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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