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 › Union St
$1,790,000
Last sold
24 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
429 m²
Land
237 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
$1,790,000
24 Apr 2026 · 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
+69.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,055,000
-1.12 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
Inner Residential
114.9
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 Inner Residential · 114.9 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 429 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 Inner Residential · 114.9 (Hobart Local Provisions Schedule). Official parcel area about 429 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 LJ Hooker Pinnacle PropertyViewing details at the bottom of the below text.
The streetscapes of West Hobart are a place of diverse beauty. Set amongst cottage gardens and street plantings this Federation home, inspired by Queen Anne architecture, stands proudly amidst its neighbours, celebrating craftsmanship and quality.
Durable cobble paving with nicely balanced landscaping complements the elegant facade and inviting veranda. The high gabled roof line and intricate acorn-themed ornaments are elegant touches that hint at the grandeur lying inside.
Every room reflects the creative personality of a cultured lifestyle, and the carefully restored original features are a testament to the custodians. High ceilings, polished floorboards, elegant fireplaces, and stunning character windows provide an admirable setting for your fine pieces of furniture in the magnificent living and dining rooms.
Create memories with family and friends as you gather in the contemporary entertaining kitchen, which has been thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the elevated views of the city. There is plenty of practicality in the 'wet room' which provides ample storage, a place to hang coats and a cool, even temperature to cellar your best vintages.
A carved banister and soft wool carpet lead you up to the bedrooms, study, and main bathroom each with its own charm, fireplace and unique stunning outlook.
Wake every morning in the grand master suite, which delights as your own peaceful retreat. The morning sun shines into your own private enclosed veranda so you can immerse yourself in the warmth and enjoy the expansive views of Hobart city. This special space also lends itself to long afternoons reading poetry or a novel, sipping one of Tasmania's famous Pinot Noirs. Entering the split-level ensuite to indulge in a well-earned spa will be soothing and rejuvenating to the soul after a long day.
It is time for this loved and cared-for home to discover new owners who will create their own interior picture and design an enviable cosmopolitan lifestyle. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the romance of another era while enjoying the comforts of a sympathetic contemporary renovation.
VIEWING DETAILS
I look forward to your contact and the opportunity to introduce you to 12 Union Street, West Hobart. The home will be available by exclusive appointment only this Saturday 13th August between 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
DIGITAL STYLING
Our campaign is inclusive of some minor digital styling to allow potential purchasers some alternative aspects.
Listing description written by Jeff Hamilton, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.