Median Hobart house rents are now above the national average, a recent report shows.

The Domain Rent Report for the June 2021 quarter puts the Hobart figure at $495, above the national median of $477.

Hobart rents are also higher than mainland capitals Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Only Sydney and the ‘small capitals’ Darwin and Canberra are higher than Hobart.

Weekly rents National – houses

Capital city Weekly rent QoQ YoY
Sydney $550 0.00% 1.90%
Melbourne $430 0.00% 0.00%
Brisbane $450 2.30% 12.50%
Adelaide $430 1.20% 8.90%
Perth $450 4.70% 21.60%
Canberra $630 5.00% 10.50%
Darwin $593 7.70% 20.90%
Hobart $495 3.10% 10.00%
National $477 1.20% 5.90%

Source: Domain Rent Report, June quarter 2021.

In terms of apartments, the median weekly rent for Hobart – $400 – is under the national median of $420. The Tasmanian capital however is still more expensive than Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, and equal with Brisbane.

Weekly rents National – units

Capital City – units Weekly Rent QoQ YoY
Sydney $470 0.00% -6.00%
Melbourne $365 -2.70% -12.00%
Brisbane $400 0.00% 5.30%
Adelaide $350 0.00% 9.40%
Perth $380 2.70% 18.80%
Canberra $500 0.00% 6.40%
Darwin $450 4.70% 18.40%
Hobart $400 -4.80% 5.30%
National $427 -0.60% -5.40%

Source: Domain Rent Report, June quarter, 2021.

Hobart rents have for both houses and apartments have continued to rise in the year on year figures.