Average rent in Margate - Snug, TAS2026

Margate - Snug is part of the Kingborough council area and sits 19km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 8,482 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $370/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 14% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$370/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Margate - Snug.

Report rent for Margate - Snug

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
8,482

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Hobart
19 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kingborough

Renting in Margate - Snug

Margate - Snug is one of the more expensive parts of Tasmania to rent in — the typical renter pays $370/week, around 26% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 83% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (97%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Hobart, with a population of around 8,482 and a median age of 39. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Margate - Snug?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Margate - Snug, TAS was $370. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Margate - Snug rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Margate - Snug came in at $370 — 26% above. Margate - Snug sits 19km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Margate - Snug have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Margate - Snug's $370/week (ABS 2021): Bellerive - Rosny, Mount Nelson - Dynnyrne, Sorell - Richmond. On the higher end, you've got Kingston - Huntingfield, South Hobart - Fern Tree, Geilston Bay - Risdon. 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.

Nearby suburbs in TAS

Renting in TAS?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

TAS renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms