Average rent in Westbury, TAS2026

Westbury is part of the Meander Valley council area and sits 153km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 4,351 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 18% 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
4,351

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Hobart
153 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Meander Valley

Renting in Westbury

Westbury sits below the Tasmania median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 15% less than the state-wide $293/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 78% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,351, the median age is 47, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 11% of residents were born overseas. Westbury is 153km from Hobart, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Westbury?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Westbury, TAS was $250. 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 Westbury rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Westbury came in at $250 — 15% below. Westbury sits 153km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Westbury have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Westbury's $250/week (ABS 2021): Deloraine, West Ulverstone, St Helens - Scamander. On the higher end, you've got Derwent Valley, Longford, Romaine - Havenview. 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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