West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › West Hobart › Whelan Cres
$1,800,000
Last sold
27 Oct 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
450 m²
Land
244 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$1,800,000
27 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in West Hobart (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,173/m² of land (n=103). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs West Hobart
+70.6%
Median sale
Suburb $1,055,000
-1.13 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.73%
Suburb median $1,055,000 from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Hobart Local Provisions Schedule
Zone
General Residential
114.8
Jurisdiction
Hobart
Hobart, TAS
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
TASZoned General Residential · 114.8 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 514 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $553/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned General Residential · 114.8 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 514 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumNo material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
West Hobart at a glance
6,452
People
$1,055,000
Median sale
$553/wk
Median rent
2.73%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 29 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate HobartPrivately positioned capturing sweeping city and river views, this elegant 1923 residence has undergone a complete transformation. Thoughtfully reimagined by the current owners the home features a versatile self-contained area on the lower level and showcases exceptional craftsmanship throughout, offering a rare opportunity to secure a prestigious property in one of Hobart's most sought after suburbs.
The upper level has been designed for contemporary living, featuring an expansive open-plan space at the rear of the home. A gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry and premium appliances flows seamlessly into generous living and dining areas, while glass sliders invite an abundance of natural light and open onto a sun-drenched, north-facing deck. Here, all day sunshine and a verdant, elevated outlook extends all the way to the River Derwent, creating the perfect setting for relaxed entertaining or quiet retreat.
Completing this level is a versatile living space, ideal as a formal lounge or optional additional bedroom, providing flexibility. Three further bedrooms, each appointed with built-in wardrobes, enhance the home's sense of comfort and functionality, with one enjoying the privacy of its own ensuite. A beautifully designed family bathroom serves this wing, featuring a luxuriously deep freestanding bath tub that invites indulgent relaxation.
The lower level offers exceptional versatility, featuring a light-filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen area that flows seamlessly to a private patio perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodation. A generously proportioned primary suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite enhances the sense of retreat on this level, while laundry amenities including attic storage are accessible to both levels.
Beyond the preserved hardwood floorboards and original fireplaces, the residence has been comprehensively reconstructed with all-new materials, effectively a brand-new home. A soothing monochromatic palette unifies the interiors, while high-spec fixtures and fittings are complemented by lofty ceilings that honour the home's heritage.
Year-round comfort is assured with Daiken ducted heating and reverse-cycle air conditioning, while double glazing and comprehensive floor, wall and ceiling insulation enhance the home's energy efficiency.
Outdoors, the awned rear garden provides an ideal play space for children and pets, while the sheltered entrance courtyard at the front of the property creates an inviting setting for alfresco entertaining. Completing the picture, a double carport with workshop and storage beneath provides practical amenity without compromising the property's refined aesthetic.
Within easy reach of excellent schools, parks and cafes, Hobart's CBD, and the shops and amenities of West Hobart, everything a family could want or need is right on the doorstep.
Exceptional in every respect, this exquisitely renovated residence presents a rare opportunity to secure a home of distinction in a coveted location. Combining quality, style, versatility and convenience in perfect balance, it offers an unparalleled lifestyle for the most discerning of buyers.
Listing description written by Abi Freeman, Elders Real Estate Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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