City of Hobart
West Hobart
West Hobart at a glance
Median house
$910,500
Median unit
$700,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
6,525
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about West Hobart.
West Hobart (7000) sits in the Hobart region of Tasmania. The median house here is $910,500, above the Tasmania median of around $650K.
West Hobart has roughly 6,525 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Hobart scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Hobart's population at 6,525, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,525
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $910,500 on a typical sale, above the Tasmania median. Units come in around $700,000, roughly 23% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices sit above the Tasmania median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$910,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $700,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$910,500
$700,000
6,525
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $400/wk against a $910,500 price tag). Units yield 2.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% 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 20242.28%
Based on $910,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.97%
Based on $700,000 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 202663%
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Hobart.
Local schools for West Hobart
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goulburn Street Primary School
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
Elizabeth College
© 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 West Hobart.
- What is the median house price in West Hobart?
- The median house price in West Hobart, TAS 7000 is $910,500. The median unit price is $700,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the West Hobart postcode?
- West Hobart is in the 7000 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Hobart region.
- What is the average rent in West Hobart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in West Hobart?
- There are 20 schools serving West Hobart on this page, including St Mary's College, Goulburn Street Primary School, Lansdowne Crescent Primary School.
- How walkable is West Hobart?
- West Hobart has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Hobart?
- West Hobart is close to Bathurst Street Po, South Hobart, Hobart, Hobart, North Hobart.
- What is the population of West Hobart?
- West Hobart has approximately 6,525 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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