City Guide · Hobart, TAS
The best suburbs to rent in Hobart.
Hobart offers regional Tasmania living without cutting Hobart off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 34 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 247.1k
- Median weekly rent
- $361
- Renters
- 28.8%
- Suburbs
- 34
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Hobart
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give Hobart more creative character than its size would suggest.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give Hobart a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Suburbs in Hobart
Austins Ferry - Granton
Austins Ferry - Granton — median rent $350/wk, 15.1% renters, population 4,297.
Bellerive - Rosny
Bellerive - Rosny — median rent $360/wk, 27.9% renters, population 6,522.
Berriedale - Chigwell
Berriedale - Chigwell — median rent $310/wk, 30.3% renters, population 5,748.
Bridgewater - Gagebrook
Bridgewater - Gagebrook — median rent $250/wk, 55.6% renters, population 8,150.
Brighton - Pontville
Brighton - Pontville — median rent $350/wk, 18.5% renters, population 6,449.
Cambridge
Cambridge — median rent $400/wk, 7.6% renters, population 8,573.
Claremont (Tas.)
Claremont (Tas.) — median rent $320/wk, 34.9% renters, population 8,397.
Derwent Park - Lutana
Derwent Park - Lutana — median rent $325/wk, 40.3% renters, population 4,709.
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham
Dodges Ferry - Lewisham — median rent $330/wk, 13.8% renters, population 8,521.
Geilston Bay - Risdon
Geilston Bay - Risdon — median rent $380/wk, 17.3% renters, population 3,452.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy — median rent $320/wk, 43.6% renters, population 12,287.
Hobart
Hobart — median rent $415/wk, 54.6% renters, population 9,025.
Howrah - Tranmere
Howrah - Tranmere — median rent $420/wk, 17.2% renters, population 11,627.
Kingston - Huntingfield
Kingston - Huntingfield — median rent $380/wk, 28.1% renters, population 13,473.
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay — median rent $400/wk, 20.5% renters, population 11,051.
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart — median rent $370/wk, 26.1% renters, population 9,033.
Lindisfarne - Rose Bay
Lindisfarne - Rose Bay — median rent $400/wk, 22.3% renters, population 7,830.
Margate - Snug
Margate - Snug — median rent $370/wk, 14.4% renters, population 8,482.
Montrose - Rosetta
Montrose - Rosetta — median rent $350/wk, 28.4% renters, population 5,142.
Moonah
Moonah — median rent $330/wk, 39.1% renters, population 5,737.
Mornington - Warrane
Mornington - Warrane — median rent $310/wk, 41.3% renters, population 5,168.
Mount Nelson - Dynnyrne
Mount Nelson - Dynnyrne — median rent $360/wk, 27.8% renters, population 5,053.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk — median rent $290/wk, 27.3% renters, population 7,293.
New Town
New Town — median rent $340/wk, 40.3% renters, population 6,606.
Old Beach - Otago
Old Beach - Otago — median rent $400/wk, 11.0% renters, population 4,989.
Risdon Vale
Risdon Vale — median rent $320/wk, 30.7% renters, population 3,501.
Rokeby
Rokeby — median rent $325/wk, 40.0% renters, population 7,874.
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay — median rent $419/wk, 33.8% renters, population 12,326.
Sorell - Richmond
Sorell - Richmond — median rent $355/wk, 21.6% renters, population 9,993.
South Arm
South Arm — median rent $370/wk, 8.9% renters, population 4,616.
South Hobart - Fern Tree
South Hobart - Fern Tree — median rent $380/wk, 28.2% renters, population 6,727.
Taroona - Bonnet Hill
Taroona - Bonnet Hill — median rent $425/wk, 13.8% renters, population 3,637.
West Hobart
West Hobart — median rent $400/wk, 34.6% renters, population 6,397.
West Moonah
West Moonah — median rent $340/wk, 41.0% renters, population 4,398.
Hobart rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Hobart as a whole.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Hobart?
Rent varies meaningfully across Hobart's 34 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Hobart-wide median of $361/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Hobart?
34 real Hobart SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Hobart a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Hobart — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Hobart spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 34 profiled suburbs, from 28.8% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
What's the median rent in Hobart?
$361 a week, population-weighted across all 34 profiled Hobart suburbs (2021 Census).
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