West Moonah, TAS 7009 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

West Moonah is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7009, home to 4,522 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Glenorchy local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 5 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population4,522
Median age34
Area1.8 km²
To CBD5 km
LGAGlenorchy

Demographics

Population
4,522
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$1,491 /week
Median personal income
$727 /week
Median family income
$1,712 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Glenorchy
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Clark
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,430
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Springfield Gardens Primary School Primary · Government
  • Cosgrove High School Secondary · Government
  • Moonah Primary School Primary · Government
  • Lenah Valley Primary School Primary · Government
  • Ogilvie High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 102 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Seventh Av at Beverley Gr bus · 81 m
  • Seventh Av before Beverley Gr bus · 84 m
  • Seventh Av after Third Av bus · 185 m
  • Seventh Av before Third Av bus · 212 m
  • Twelfth Av before Second Av bus · 254 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 32 restaurants
  • 18 pubs and bars
  • 126 parks and reserves
  • 22 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 10 supermarkets
  • 50 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 6.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 94.6% of the 2,127 resolvable premises in West Moonah. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 94.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 5.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,587 across the Glenorchy LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,355 other offences, 624 violent offences, 210 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Glenorchy — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Moonah?

West Moonah (TAS 7009) had 4,522 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Glenorchy local government area.

What is the median rent in West Moonah?

The median advertised rent in West Moonah is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Moonah?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Moonah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Springfield Gardens Primary School (0.6 km), Cosgrove High School (1.3 km), Moonah Primary School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Moonah?

West Moonah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (94.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is West Moonah?

Across Glenorchy LGA, 3,587 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (2,355), violent (624), vehicle theft (210). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in West Moonah?

In West Moonah, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (6.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in West Moonah?

102 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Moonah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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