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Property Investment in Hobart (TAS) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Hobart, TAS

Tasmania’s capital across Hobart, Clarence, Glenorchy, Kingborough and Brighton. · Population ~262,204 · 159 suburbs across 7 council areas scored monthly

Hobart Average R-Score 73 / 100 — top suburb in Hobart scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Hobart top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 159 in Hobart

Hobart suburb average73

Across 139 scored suburbs in 7 LGAs

Suburb medians in Hobart range from $230,000 to $2,750,000.

3-year population movement: +0.8%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $2.9B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (8%), Retail Trade (8%), Construction (6%).

Typical suburb median price$800,000

Across 159 suburbs in Greater Hobart (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent4%

Median asking rent ~$600/wk · Vacancy 3.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Hobart100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 159 in Hobart. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Hobart

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LGA · TASR-Score avg 76/100

Property Investment in Clarence

31 suburbs (top 98/100)Median $855,000Yield 4%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 70/100

Property Investment in Hobart

16 suburbs (top 95/100)Median $1,025,000Yield 3.5%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 73/100

Property Investment in Glenorchy

17 suburbs (top 96/100)Median $698,500Yield 4.7%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 69/100

Property Investment in Kingborough

38 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $933,500Yield 3.5%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 91/100

Property Investment in Brighton

9 suburbs (top 98/100)Median $699,999Yield 4.9%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 70/100

Property Investment in Sorell

20 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $760,000Yield 4.2%
LGA · TASR-Score avg 74/100

Property Investment in Derwent Valley

28 suburbs (top 99/100)Median $550,000Yield 5%
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Hobart Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Hobart, TAS

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Hobart.

Is Hobart a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Hobart (TAS) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 73/100 across 159 suburbs and 7 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Hobart, the typical suburb median price sits around $800,000, median rent is $600/wk, gross rental yield is 4%, and vacancy averages 3.2%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Hobart?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Hobart right now include Dunalley (R-Score 100/100, median $550,000), Lunawanna (R-Score 100/100, median $460,000), Hayes (R-Score 99/100, median $540,000), Acton Park (R-Score 98/100, median $1,200,000), Dromedary (R-Score 98/100, median $753,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Hobart, TAS?

Across Hobart’s 159 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 4%, median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 3.2%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Hobart currently include Fitzgerald (9.2%), Birchs Bay (7.5%), Hobart (7.3%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Hobart?

Greater Hobart comprises 7 Local Government Areas (Clarence, Hobart, Glenorchy, Kingborough, Brighton, Sorell, Derwent Valley), covering an estimated population of 262,204 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Hobart suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Hobart is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Hobart below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.