TAS7000· Pop. 15,645Hobart

NORTH HOBART

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

51

Liveability score

73

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORTH HOBART shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$400/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

NORTH HOBART is a metropolitan TAS suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro TAS suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,858/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

42.3%

55.0% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

43%

49% apartments

Degree qualified

36.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

260 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

19.6%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.6 km

Inner city

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

36.5%

Buyer's market

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

1.6 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,966/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 7000

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Mount Stuart Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1138(93%)
340 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls57% top SEA quarter

Lansdowne Crescent Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1130(91%)
404 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls56% top SEA quarter

Goulburn Street Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1112(87%)
218 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls50% top SEA quarter

Campbell Street Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1075(77%)
219 students15:1 student–teacher43% girls36% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Elizabeth College

Government · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 996(45%)
738 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls16% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

The Friends' School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1149(95%)
1,269 students10:1 student–teacher51% girls63% top SEA quarter

St Michael's Collegiate School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1125(90%)
636 students10:1 student–teacher100% girls54% top SEA quarter

St Mary's College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1069(75%)
951 students11:1 student–teacher100% girls30% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
60/ 100

12.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1099ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
79/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

33

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

high

Coastal exposure + state climate

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