Average rent in Prospect Vale - Blackstone, TAS2026

Prospect Vale - Blackstone is part of the Meander Valley council area and sits 158km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 6,777 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 23% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,777

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Hobart
158 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Meander Valley

Renting in Prospect Vale - Blackstone

Prospect Vale - Blackstone sits close to the Tasmania median, with renters typically paying $300/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 75% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 23% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (83%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 46 and a population of around 6,777. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. 158km from Hobart, Prospect Vale - Blackstone 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 Prospect Vale - Blackstone?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Prospect Vale - Blackstone, TAS was $300. 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 Prospect Vale - Blackstone rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Prospect Vale - Blackstone sat at $300 — 2% above the state average. The suburb is 158km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (83% separate houses, 12% flats here).
Which suburbs near Prospect Vale - Blackstone have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Prospect Vale - Blackstone's $300/week (ABS 2021): Youngtown - Relbia, Huonville - Franklin, Grindelwald - Lanena. On the higher end, you've got Kings Meadows - Punchbowl, Berriedale - Chigwell, Newstead. 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.

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