Average rent in Wynyard, TAS2026

Wynyard sits in the Waratah-Wynyard local government area, 246km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 6,388 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $224/week — below the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$224/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,388

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Hobart
246 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Waratah-Wynyard

Renting in Wynyard

Wynyard comes in cheaper than most of Tasmania — the typical renter pays $224/week, around 24% below the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 70% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 28% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,388, median age 49, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 246km from Hobart, Wynyard typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wynyard?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wynyard, TAS was $224. 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 Wynyard rent compare to Tasmania?+
At the 2021 Census, Tasmania's state median rent was $293 a week. Wynyard sat at $224 — 24% below the state average. The suburb is 246km from Hobart, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (91% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wynyard have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wynyard's $224/week (ABS 2021): Smithton, George Town, Scottsdale - Bridport. On the higher end, you've got Ravenswood, Burnie - Ulverstone Surrounds, Sheffield - Railton. 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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