South Hobart at a glance
5,934
People
$865,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
TAS › South Hobart › Strickland Ave
$785,000
Last sold
17 Dec 2025
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
1,394 m²
Land
88 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
$785,000
17 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in South Hobart (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,435/m² of land (n=81). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
South Hobart at a glance
5,934
People
$865,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs South Hobart
-9.2%
Median sale
Suburb $865,000
+0.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.28%
Suburb median $865,000 from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
TASPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $545/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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
South Hobart at a glance
5,934
People
$865,000
Median sale
$545/wk
Median rent
3.28%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 15 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Harcourts HobartTucked away from the street on a generous 1,394 m² block, this two-bedroom South Hobart cottage is perfect for young professionals, small families and nature lovers who want room to grow without giving up quick access to the city.
Inside, the home is warm and welcoming. Tas oak floorboards run through the kitchen, dining and living areas, with soft neutral walls and timber trims giving it a classic Hobart feel. The living room is light and comfortable, with an electric fan heater and skylights creating an easy place to unwind after work, supported by radiant panel heaters throughout the home for day-to-day comfort. A 1 kW solar panel system helps keep running costs in check, while a rainwater tank plumbed to the toilets and washing machine supports more sustainable day-to-day living.
The practical kitchen overlooks the deck and bush, with timber cabinetry, dishwasher and upright stove, and plenty of scope to update over time. Both bedrooms are genuine doubles with built-in wardrobes, while the retro mint-green bathroom - complete with matching tub and basin - has been freshened with crisp white tiling and a clear glass shower screen. A separate toilet adds everyday convenience.
Sliding doors connect the kitchen to a peaceful, private back deck that looks straight into the treetops of South Hobart and out to kunanyi - an easy spot for a quiet coffee or relaxed dinner outdoors. From here, steps lead down to the huge backyard where there's space for kids, pets, veggie beds and future ideas, with the land running all the way to the Hobart Rivulet at the rear, where there have even been platypus sightings. Further down the garden, a second deck with a wood-fired pizza oven offers another place to gather with family and friends. (As always, any extension or ancillary dwelling would be subject to council approval.)
Under the house you'll find a good-sized workshop and laundry area, ideal for bikes, camping gear and tools. There is excellent off-street parking as well, with a carport and room for a total of three vehicles, which is rare for South Hobart at this price point.
From here you can wander straight onto nearby nature trails towards kunanyi, or stroll and cycle down the rivulet path to the cafés, bakery and shops of South Hobart village and on to the waterfront and CBD about 4 km away.
55 Strickland Avenue offers a peaceful, bush-side lifestyle with city convenience - a comfortable home you can enjoy now and a big block that can keep pace with your plans in the years ahead.
Rental Estimate: $540 to $590 per week
Approximate Annual Council Rates: $2,499
Approximate Annual Water Rates: $1,149
Construction Date: 1958
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein. While there is no reason to doubt it's accuracy, guarantee cannot be assured. The content is intended as advice, and as such cannot be taken as absolute fact. Any and all imagery displaying outlines, measurements or locations are approximate for marketing purposes only. Please refer to the title documents supplied. Some images may depict digital styling. Accordingly, all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify this information.
Listing description written by Colin Miller, Harcourts Hobart — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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