West Hobart TAS

Postcode 7000 · Hobart LGA

West Hobart is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Hobart local government area (postcode 7000). With a population of 6,525, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $104K 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, Irish.

The median house price in West Hobart is $911,000, having dropped significantly 8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $700,000 (+2.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

West Hobart is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1121, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 26 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, West Hobart offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($911K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -8.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$911K/$750K Near Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum-8.0% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,531
Mean Income$80,108
Earners4,724
YoY Change+5.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$911K
-8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$700K
2.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
6,525
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,996
Personal Income /wk$998
Mortgage /mth$1,950
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1121
Total Students622
Government2
Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1130
Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1112
Data: 2024