New Town, TAS 7216
Regional Hobart living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Small-town feel
- $340/wk Median
- 40.3% Renters
New Town Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.6k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 3.2km
- Walkability
- 9.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
New Town Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
For renters after room to move without leaving the Hobart region altogether, New Town is a regular first stop. It's a close-knit community of 6,606, with the kind of local pace that's hard to find closer to the centre.
Around New Town
New Town Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
New Town Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in New Town
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in New Town
Real questions renters ask before moving to New Town.
Is New Town a good suburb for renters?
Yes. New Town has a 40.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is New Town walkable?
New Town carries a walkability score of 9.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is New Town from the Hobart CBD?
New Town is approximately 3km from the Hobart CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 13-28 minutes.
Is New Town family-friendly for renters?
New Town has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $340/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Hobart.
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