Average rent in Taroona - Bonnet Hill, TAS2026

Taroona - Bonnet Hill is part of the Kingborough council area and sits 8km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 3,637 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $425/week, which is above the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 14% 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
3,637

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Hobart
8 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kingborough

Renting in Taroona - Bonnet Hill

Taroona - Bonnet Hill commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $425/week — about 45% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (82% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (98%). 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 3,637, the median age is 47, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Taroona - Bonnet Hill is 8km 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 Taroona - Bonnet Hill?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Taroona - Bonnet Hill, TAS was $425. 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 Taroona - Bonnet Hill rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Taroona - Bonnet Hill came in at $425 — 45% above. Taroona - Bonnet Hill sits 8km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Taroona - Bonnet Hill have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Taroona - Bonnet Hill's $425/week (ABS 2021) include Howrah - Tranmere, Sandy Bay, Hobart. 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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