Taroona - Bonnet Hill, TAS 7220
A slower pace than Hobart, with space and community to match.
- Small-town feel
- $425/wk Median
- 13.8% Renters
Taroona - Bonnet Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.6k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $425
- To the CBD
- 7.1km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Taroona - Bonnet Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
For renters after room to move without leaving the Hobart region altogether, Taroona - Bonnet Hill is a regular first stop. It's a close-knit community of 3,637, with the kind of local pace that's hard to find closer to the centre.
Around Taroona - Bonnet Hill
Taroona - Bonnet Hill Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Taroona - Bonnet Hill Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Taroona - Bonnet Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Taroona - Bonnet Hill.
Is Taroona - Bonnet Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Taroona - Bonnet Hill has a 13.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Taroona - Bonnet Hill?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Taroona - Bonnet Hill is $425. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $425 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Taroona - Bonnet Hill walkable?
Taroona - Bonnet Hill carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Taroona - Bonnet Hill from the Hobart CBD?
Taroona - Bonnet Hill is approximately 8km from the Hobart CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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