South Hobart TAS

Postcode 7004 · Hobart LGA

South Hobart is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Hobart local government area (postcode 7004). With a population of 5,886, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $93K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in South Hobart is $870,000, having risen modestly 1.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $600,000 (-0.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $530. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,648.

South Hobart is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1137, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 75 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital.

From an investment perspective, South Hobart offers a gross rental yield of 3.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($870K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$870K/$750K Near Median
Affordability9.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.6% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,510
Mean Income$75,172
Earners4,747
YoY Change+7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$870K
1.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$600K
-0.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$378
POPULATION
5,886
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,787
Personal Income /wk$891
Mortgage /mth$1,648
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops75
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1137
Total Students436
Government1
South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1137
HOSPITALS (1)
Calvary - St John's Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024