Moonah at a glance
Median house
$615,000
Median unit
$435,500
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,884
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Moonah.
The postcode for Moonah is 7009 (TAS), part of Greater Hobart.
The median house price in Moonah is $615,000.
Moonah (7009) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania. The median house here is $615,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
Moonah has roughly 5,884 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moonah scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moonah's population at 5,884, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,884
Median age
35
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $615,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $435,500, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $123,000. Prices are in line with the Tasmania median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$615,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $435,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$615,000
$435,500
5,884
Median age: 35
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.87% (median rent $340/wk against a $615,000 price tag). Units yield 3.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.87%
Based on $615,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.94%
Based on $435,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
52
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moonah.
Local schools for Moonah
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Government School Catchment
Bowen Road Primary School
Moonah Primary School
Hobart City High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Moonah.
- What is the median house price in Moonah?
- The median house price in Moonah, TAS 7009 is $615,000. The median unit price is $435,500.
- What is the Moonah postcode?
- Moonah is in the 7009 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- Where is Moonah?
- Moonah is a suburb of Hobart, in TAS 7009. It is part of the Greater Hobart area, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in Moonah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Moonah?
- There are 20 schools serving Moonah on this page, including Bowen Road Primary School, Moonah Primary School, St Therese's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Moonah?
- Moonah has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Moonah?
- Moonah is close to Lutana, Derwent Park, Cornelian Bay, Goodwood, New Town.
- What is the population of Moonah?
- The population of Moonah is approximately 5,884 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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