Average rent in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, TAS2026

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart sits in the Hobart local government area, 4km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 9,033 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,033

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Hobart
4 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hobart

Renting in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart

Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $370/week — about 26% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (72% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 9,033, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart is 4km from Hobart. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, TAS was $370. 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 Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart came in at $370 — 26% above. Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart sits 4km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart's $370/week (ABS 2021) include Bellerive - Rosny, Mount Nelson - Dynnyrne, Sorell - Richmond. Kingston - Huntingfield, South Hobart - Fern Tree, Geilston Bay - Risdon 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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