Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Hobart, TAS

16 suburbs in Hobart council area · Part of Greater Hobart · Population ~55,859 · 23,810 dwellings · 78 km²

Hobart Council Average R-Score 70 / 100 — top suburb in Hobart scores 95/100

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.

Top suburb in Hobart95

Highest R-Score out of 16 suburbs in Hobart

Hobart council average70

Across 15 scored suburbs in Hobart

Suburb medians in Hobart range from $710,000 to $2,000,000.

3-year population movement: -0.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.8% of stock (~197 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.7B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (19%), Public Administration and Safety (16%), Education and Training (11%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,025,000

Across 16 suburbs in Hobart (Sept 2026) · ~61 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.5%

Median asking rent ~$700/wk · Vacancy 1.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Hobart95/100

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Hobart (TAS) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Hobart

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Hobart (Tasmania).

Is Hobart (TAS) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Hobart (Tasmania) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 70/100 across 16 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Hobart, the typical suburb median price is $1,025,000, median weekly rent is $700/wk, gross rental yield is 3.5%, and vacancy sits at 1.9%.

Which suburbs in Hobart have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Hobart (TAS) are Hobart (95/100, median $710,000), Fern Tree (80/100, median $850,000), Dynnyrne (78/100, median $965,000), Mount Nelson (77/100, median $1,150,000), Mount Stuart (77/100, median $1,265,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Hobart?

Across Hobart (TAS), the median suburb property price is $1,025,000, median asking rent is $700/wk, and median gross yield is 3.5%, with homes averaging 61 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Hobart include Hobart (7.3%), Fern Tree (4.3%), Glebe (4.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Hobart council area?

Hobart is a Local Government Area in Tasmania (part of Greater Hobart) with an ABS estimated resident population of 55,859, approximately 23,810 dwellings, covering 78 sq km.

What are the best streets in Hobart (TAS)?

Every street across all 16 suburbs in Hobart is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.