South Hobart TAS Property Investment
Hobart · 7004 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
South Hobart Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
South Hobart TAS Investment Brief
BUY — 3.6% gross yield on a $898,656 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
South Hobart has compounded at 5.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $898,656 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $898,656 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $634,637
- Gross yield: 3.6% | Net yield: 2.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 8.5%/yr
- Population: 5,886 | Owner-occupier rate: 60% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $630/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Glenorchy station 7.5km away
BULL CASE
If South Hobart maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $1,033,454 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in South Hobart pull back 10-15% from $898,656, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Hagley (TAS): $645,672 median, 1.6% yield, 16.4% 1yr growth
- Cygnet (TAS): $711,804 median, 3.6% yield, 4.0% 1yr growth
- Mount Stuart (TAS): $908,113 median, 3.9% yield, 0.6% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
South Hobart presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $808,790 – $988,522
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 5.7% + 10yr CAGR 6.2%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (841 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
178
2020
218
2021
214
2022
110
2023
121
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7004
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
7,982
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on South Hobart TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $630/wk median rent for South Hobart. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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