Average rent in Moonah, TAS2026

Moonah is part of the Glenorchy council area and sits 4km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 5,737 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 39% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,737

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Hobart
4 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Glenorchy

Renting in Moonah

Moonah commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $330/week — about 13% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (58% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (84%). 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 5,737, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Moonah 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 Moonah?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Moonah, TAS was $330. 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 Moonah rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Moonah came in at $330 — 13% above. Moonah sits 4km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Moonah have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Moonah's $330/week (ABS 2021) include Rokeby, Derwent Park - Lutana, Risdon Vale. New Town, West Moonah, Brighton - Pontville 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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