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West Hobart TAS 7000

The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2011 was 5,800 people. By 2016 the population was 5,978 showing a population growth of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 40-49 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 61.5% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.3% in 2016.

West Hobart has 2,952 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 22.95% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 12.85% increase. As at 31 January 2025:

• The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $905,680 while the median value for Units is $615,374.
• Houses have a median rent of $595 while Units have a median rent of $465.