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Howden, TAS
R-Score 71 / 100 — ranked #4,447 of 15,286 suburbs this month
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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| Indicator | Howden Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 71 / 100 | Ranked #4,447 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $910,000 | -15.2% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $650/wk | Implies a 3.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | Part of Kingborough (TAS) council area (LGA avg R-Score 67/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Howden, TAS
Is Howden TAS a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Howden (TAS 7054) scores 71/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #4,447 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $910,000, median rent of $650/wk, gross yield of 3.7%, and vacancy of 9.1%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Howden TAS?
The current median property price in Howden (TAS) is $910,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -15.2% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Howden currently spend a median of 40 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Howden TAS?
In Howden (TAS), the median weekly asking rent is $650/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 9.1% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Howden TAS?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Howden against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Howden Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Howden TAS located in?
Howden (TAS, postcode 7054) is located in the Kingborough council area (LGA) within Greater Hobart. Across Kingborough, the council-wide average R-Score is 67/100 across 38 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.