Average rent in Hobart, TAS — 2026

Hobart is part of the Hobart council area and sits 1km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 9,025 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $415/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 55% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$415/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,025

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Hobart
1 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
36%
Flats / apartments
42%
Born overseas
33%
Top occupation
Professionals
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Hobart

Renting in Hobart

Renting in Hobart costs more than most of Tasmania — the typical renter pays $415/week, which is 42% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (55%) living mostly in flats and apartments (42%), which fits the inner-Hobart pattern. About 33% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Hobart is 1km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Hobart?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Hobart, TAS was $415. 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 Hobart rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Hobart sat at $415 — 42% above the state average. The suburb is 1km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (36% separate houses, 42% flats here).
Which suburbs near Hobart have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Hobart's $415/week (ABS 2021) include Cambridge, Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, West Hobart. Sandy Bay, Howrah - Tranmere, Taroona - Bonnet Hill 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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