City of Glenorchy
West Moonah
West Moonah at a glance
Median house
$627,000
Median unit
$490,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,522
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about West Moonah.
West Moonah (7009) sits in the Glenorchy region of Tasmania. The median house here is $627,000, in line with the Tasmania median of around $650K.
West Moonah has roughly 4,522 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
West Moonah scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 West Moonah's population at 4,522, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,522
Median age
34
Family households
66%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $627,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Tasmania median. Units come in around $490,000, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. 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
$627,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $490,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$627,000
$490,000
4,522
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.82% (median rent $340/wk against a $627,000 price tag). Units yield 3.61% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% 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 20242.82%
Based on $627,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.61%
Based on $490,000 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 202657%
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.
2
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in West Moonah.
Local schools for West Moonah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Springfield Gardens Primary School
Lenah Valley Primary School
Cosgrove 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 West Moonah.
- What is the median house price in West Moonah?
- The median house price in West Moonah, TAS 7009 is $627,000. The median unit price is $490,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the West Moonah postcode?
- West Moonah is in the 7009 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Glenorchy region.
- What is the average rent in West Moonah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in West Moonah?
- There are 20 schools serving West Moonah on this page, including Springfield Gardens Primary School, Hilliard Christian School, St Therese's Catholic School.
- How walkable is West Moonah?
- West Moonah has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near West Moonah?
- West Moonah is close to Lenah Valley, Glenorchy, Derwent Park, Moonah, Elwick.
- What is the population of West Moonah?
- West Moonah has approximately 4,522 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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