Average rent in Kings Meadows - Punchbowl, TAS2026

Kings Meadows - Punchbowl sits in the Launceston local government area, 158km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 4,941 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $306/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 34% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$306/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,941

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Hobart
158 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Launceston

Renting in Kings Meadows - Punchbowl

Kings Meadows - Punchbowl sits close to the Tasmania median, with renters typically paying $306/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 62% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 34% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (84%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 4,941. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 15% of residents were born overseas. 158km from Hobart, Kings Meadows - Punchbowl is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kings Meadows - Punchbowl?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kings Meadows - Punchbowl, TAS was $306. 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 Kings Meadows - Punchbowl rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Kings Meadows - Punchbowl came in at $306 — 4% above. Kings Meadows - Punchbowl sits 158km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Kings Meadows - Punchbowl have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kings Meadows - Punchbowl's $306/week (ABS 2021) include South Launceston, Bruny Island - Kettering, Trevallyn. Newstead, Berriedale - Chigwell, Mornington - Warrane 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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