Average rent in South Hobart - Fern Tree, TAS — 2026

South Hobart - Fern Tree is part of the Hobart council area and sits 5km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 6,727 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 28% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,727

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Hobart
5 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hobart

Renting in South Hobart - Fern Tree

South Hobart - Fern Tree commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $380/week — about 30% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (68% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (75%). 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 6,727, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. South Hobart - Fern Tree is 5km 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 Hobart - Fern Tree?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Hobart - Fern Tree, TAS was $380. 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 Hobart - Fern Tree rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. South Hobart - Fern Tree sat at $380 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 5km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (75% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near South Hobart - Fern Tree have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than South Hobart - Fern Tree's $380/week (ABS 2021): Margate - Snug, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, South Arm. On the higher end, you've got Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, Cambridge, West Hobart. 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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$420/wk

Sandy Bay

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Hobart

$415/wk

Lindisfarne - Rose Bay

$400/wk

West Hobart

$400/wk

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