Average rent in South Arm, TAS — 2026

South Arm sits in the Clarence local government area, 18km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 4,616 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 9% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$370/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,616

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Hobart
18 km
Households renting
9%
Separate houses
100%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Clarence

Renting in South Arm

South Arm 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 (90% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (100%). 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 4,616, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. South Arm is 18km 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 South Arm?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Arm, 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 South Arm rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. South Arm sat at $370 — 26% above the state average. The suburb is 18km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (100% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near South Arm have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than South Arm'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

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$415/wk

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$400/wk

West Hobart

$400/wk

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