Margate - Snug, TAS 7685
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Hobart's centre.
- Small-town feel
- $370/wk Median
- 14.4% Renters
Margate - Snug Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.5k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $370
- To the CBD
- 17.9km
- Walkability
- 6.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Margate - Snug Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
For renters after room to move without leaving the Hobart region altogether, Margate - Snug is a regular first stop. It's a close-knit community of 8,482, with the kind of local pace that's hard to find closer to the centre.
Around Margate - Snug
Margate - Snug Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Margate - Snug Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Margate - Snug
Real questions renters ask before moving to Margate - Snug.
How much does it cost to rent in Margate - Snug?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Margate - Snug is $370. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $370 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Margate - Snug family-friendly for renters?
Margate - Snug has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $370/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Hobart.
What's the community like in Margate - Snug?
Margate - Snug has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 8,482, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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