Average rent in New Town, TAS — 2026

New Town sits in the Hobart local government area, 3km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 6,606 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $340/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 40% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$340/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,606

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Hobart
3 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hobart

Renting in New Town

New Town is one of the more expensive parts of Tasmania to rent in — the typical renter pays $340/week, around 16% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 57% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (69%) 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 3km from Hobart, with a population of around 6,606 and a median age of 38. 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 New Town?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in New Town, TAS was $340. 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 New Town rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. New Town sat at $340 — 16% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (69% separate houses, 20% flats here).
Which suburbs near New Town have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than New Town's $340/week (ABS 2021) include Moonah, Dodges Ferry - Lewisham, Rokeby. Brighton - Pontville, Austins Ferry - Granton, Montrose - Rosetta 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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