What is the cost of living in Tasmania?

Tasmania has an average cost of living index of 94, which is 12% below the Australia average of 107. Average monthly rent across tracked cities is $1,700, and average median income is $64,000.

What is the cheapest city in Tasmania?

Hobart is the most affordable city tracked in Tasmania, with a cost index of 94 and median rent of $1,700/month.

Is Tasmania affordable to live in?

Tasmania's average rent-to-income ratio is 31.9%. Rent in Tasmania can be a financial stretch, exceeding 30% of typical incomes.

What is the quality of life in Tasmania?

Tasmania has an average quality of life score of 70/100. The top-ranked city is Hobart with a score of 70/100, factoring in affordability, safety, healthcare, air quality, green space, and transit.

What is the safest city in Tasmania?

Hobart is the safest tracked city in Tasmania with a safety score of 75/100 and a crime rate of 35.2 per 1,000 residents. The region average safety score is 75/100.

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Tasmania

Complete state intelligence: affordability, quality of life, safety, climate, and lifestyle metrics across all tracked cities.

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Best QoL: Hobart (70)

Safest: Hobart (75)

Avg rent: $1,700

Avg Cost Index

0/ 100

Avg Quality of Life

70/ 100

Avg Income

$64,000

Avg Rent

$1,700/mo

Avg Safety

75/ 100

State Pop

State Intelligence Overview

Core metrics, city comparisons, and lifestyle signals

Tasmania vs Australia Average

Cost Index

-12.1% vs avg

Avg Rent

A$1,700

-19.2% vs avg

Avg Income

A$64,000

-14.0% vs avg

Cities in Tasmania

City	Cost	QoL	Safety	Rent	Income	Pop	Rent/Inc
Hobart	94	70	75	$1,700	$64,000	236,000	31.9%

Lifestyle Overview

Avg Walkability

62/100

Avg Safety

75/100

Avg Internet

65 Mbps

Avg Home Price

$580,000

Average Salaries in Tasmania

Software Engineer$103,400

Entry: $74,448Expert: $146,828

Registered Nurse$75,200

Entry: $54,144Expert: $106,784

Teacher$70,500

Entry: $50,760Expert: $100,110

Accountant$65,800

Entry: $47,376Expert: $93,436

Marketing Manager$89,300

Entry: $64,296Expert: $126,806

Housing Market Overview

Avg Home Price

$580,000

Avg Rent-to-Income

31.9%

Home Prices by City

Hobart

$580,000

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Hobart

$1,700/mo · QoL 70

Frequently Asked Questions

Tax Rates

Income Tax30%

Medicare Levy2%

Property Tax4%

GST10%

Combined Tax Load

46.0%

Cost Index Distribution

Hobart

Low

Avg

High

Very High

Rent Comparison

Hobart$1,700

Income Comparison

Hobart$64,000

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