Moonah, TAS 7009
City of GlenorchyAll suburbs in postcode 7009
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Median house price
$615,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Moonah itself.
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Moonah at a glance
- Median unit
- $435,500
- Population
- 5,884
- Median age 35
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Moonah
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Moonah, houses changed hands at $615,000 in 2024, in line with the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Moonah itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $340/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $330/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Moonah
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.
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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 582 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Moonah
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 52/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 95/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 58%
- Renter occupied
- 39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.87%
- On the $615,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.94%
- On the $435,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 582 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 23.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Moonah
- What is the median house price in Moonah?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Moonah, TAS 7009 is $615,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Moonah itself. The median unit price is $435,500.
- How much is my house worth in Moonah?
- A useful starting point is the Moonah median house price of $615,000 (units $435,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 in the City of Glenorchy area, TAS 7009.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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