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Hobart

Tasmania's top five home builders in the HIA Housing 100 commenced 625 new homes in 2024/25, up 57.8% from 398 the year before, a 26% share of Tasmanian housing starts.

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Clarence approved more new homes than any other Tasmanian council in 2025-26 (291 dwellings: 268 houses, 23 apartments), ahead of Launceston (217), Glenorchy (205) and Hobart (197), per ABS data released August 2026.

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In May 2025 the Greater Hobart urban growth boundary was expanded by 615 hectares across Brighton, Clarence, Kingborough and Sorell, with capacity for about 10,000 additional homes; in April 2026 a $165m Commonwealth-Tasmanian agreement targeted up to 4,000 new homes via enabling infrastructure.

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Builders

Builders active in Hobart.

01

Wilson Homes

Volume home builder (house and land, knockdown-rebuild)

Tasmanian home builder founded in 1989, part of NEX Building Group, with southern display homes at Kingston, Rokeby and Midway Point.

Named among Tasmania's top five builders in the HIA Housing 100 2024/25; describes itself as the state's biggest residential builder; one of seven builders partnered with Homes Tasmania at Huntingfield.

Wilson Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

02

SJM Property Developments

Home builder and unit developer

Huntingfield-based builder of new homes, ancillary dwellings, renovations, unit developments and commercial fit-outs; ISO 9001 certified.

Named among Tasmania's top five builders in the HIA Housing 100 2024/25; says it completes nearly 180 homes, renovations and commercial projects a year; Homes Tasmania Huntingfield builder partner.

SJM Property Developments
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

03

Cavalier Homes Hobart

Franchise home builder (house and land)

Family-run, independently owned Cavalier Homes franchise building new homes in southern Tasmania for over 15 years.

Cavalier Homes named among Tasmania's top five builders in the HIA Housing 100 2024/25.

Cavalier Homes Hobart
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

04

JOSCON Tasmania

Premium project and custom home builder

Hobart and Launceston builder founded in 2021, offering design collections, house-and-land packages and display homes.

2025 HIA Australian Start-up Business award; 2025 HIA Tasmanian Display Home of the Year and Project Home of the Year.

JOSCON Tasmania
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

05

Cunic Homes

Home builder (custom and house and land)

Tasmanian family-owned home builder based in Hobart offering house-and-land packages in growing estates.

2025 HIA Tasmanian awards for Residential Design and Residential Interior Design; one of seven Homes Tasmania builder partners at Huntingfield.

Cunic Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

06

Tassie Homes

Home builder and small unit/townhouse developer

Tasmanian-owned builder servicing Hobart and southern Tasmania from Huntingfield, doing custom homes, house-and-land (e.g. Bayview Estate, New Norfolk, Oakdowns) and townhouses (Rokeby).

One of seven Tasmanian builders partnered with Homes Tasmania to deliver Huntingfield homes.

Tassie Homes
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

07

Lawless Wagner Builders

Custom architectural and multi-residential builder

Hobart builder run by Stuart Lawless and Nick Wagner, doing custom architectural homes, renovations, apartments and light commercial work.

2025 HIA Tasmanian Apartment of the Year and Custom Built Home $750k-$1.5m.

Lawless Wagner Builders
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

08

CWD - Construction With Destiny

Custom home builder

Tasmanian custom builder whose coastal Nebraska Residence won the state's top housing award.

2025 HIA Tasmanian Home of the Year (announced 18 October 2025, Hobart).

CWD - Construction With Destiny
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

09

Axis Homes Tas

Custom home builder

Tasmanian builder recognised for affordable custom and sustainable homes.

2025 HIA Tasmanian Custom Built Home up to $750k and GreenSmart Sustainable Home.

Axis Homes Tas
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

10

Vos Construction & Joinery

Commercial and multi-residential builder

Tasmanian family-owned construction and joinery company (since 1997) doing commercial, residential and heritage work, including Hobart's Parliament Square redevelopment.

2023 MBA Commercial Builder of the Year; 2024 award for Hobart Youth Foyer (supported accommodation); 2025 award for Uniting AgeWell Strathaven ($20m-$50m).

Vos Construction & Joinery
Disclaimer

Everything on this page is for educational and informational purposes only. Costs, prices, interest rates, rules and government schemes change over time, and the figures shown are approximate examples that may already be out of date. Nothing here is financial, tax, legal, building or professional advice, a recommendation or a quote. Do your own research, get written quotes and seek advice from qualified professionals before making any decision.

Developers

Developers shaping Hobart.

01

Homes Tasmania

State housing authority and land developer

Government body delivering social, affordable and private housing and land releases across Greater Hobart.

  • Huntingfield land release, Kingborough: about 460 lots; first 33 lots released December 2025 as house-and-land packages with seven local builders
  • Brighton land release, 33 Elderslie Road: about 100 lots, mostly private sale with MyHome shared equity
  • 26 social and affordable townhouses, 47 Summerleas Road, Kingston
Homes Tasmania
02

Macquarie Point Development Corporation

State urban renewal developer

Tasmanian Government corporation redeveloping the Macquarie Point waterfront site next to the Hobart CBD.

  • Macquarie Point Precinct Master Plan (stadium precinct), accepted by the Commonwealth in March 2026
  • Regatta Point Housing Plan (November 2025): up to 99 apartments, including key-worker units for Royal Hobart Hospital staff
Macquarie Point Development Corporation
03

Fragrance Group

Private apartment and hotel developer (Singapore-based)

Singapore-based developer active in Hobart's CBD fringe.

  • 5-7 and 1-3 Sandy Bay Road (former Conservatorium of Music site): 75 serviced apartments and 12 townhouses, approved April 2025
Fragrance Group
04

Earl Projects and Carta Group (JV)

Boutique apartment developers

Joint venture behind a low-rise luxury apartment project designed by Cumulus Studio.

  • Grace Residences, 47 Maning Avenue, Sandy Bay: 10 luxury apartments, about $15m, targeting 8-star NatHERS
Earl Projects and Carta Group
05

EIS Property

Apartment developer and agency

Hobart-based marketer and developer of CBD-fringe apartments.

  • The Elliott, 62 Patrick Street, Hobart: 68 apartments (1-4 bedrooms)
EIS Property
07

Commonwealth/Tasmanian Government with Glenorchy City Council

Government co-investment (land release)

Partnership to redevelop the former Derwent Barracks defence site in Hobart's northern suburbs.

  • Derwent Barracks, Dowsing Point: proposed development of up to 1,000 social, affordable and private homes (announced May 2026)
Commonwealth/Tasmanian Government with Glenorchy City Council
Suburbs

Suburbs to know in Hobart.

LifestyleCity of Hobart

Sandy Bay

Established riverside suburb and a focus of new boutique apartment projects (Grace Residences, Sandy Bay Road serviced apartments).

House $1,300,000; unit $700,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

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LifestyleCity of Hobart

Battery Point

Heritage suburb beside Salamanca Place and the waterfront; Hobart's highest-priced houses among suburbs checked (thin sample: 18 house sales).

House $2,070,000; unit $665,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

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GrowthCity of Hobart

North Hobart

Inner-city suburb next to the CBD, with house values up 14.9% over the year and new apartment supply nearby (e.g. 66 Burnett Street).

House $985,000; unit $752,500 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

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New supplyKingborough

Kingston

Key southern growth hub: Spring Farm Estate's final stage, Homes Tasmania townhouses, Margate land in the 2025 growth-boundary expansion; 169 house sales over the year.

House $820,000; unit $620,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
New supplyKingborough

Huntingfield

Homes Tasmania's roughly 460-lot mixed-residential subdivision, with first lots released December 2025. Resale data is too thin for a reliable median (5 sales).

homestasmania.com.au
New supplySorell

Sorell

South-east growth corridor with large subdivisions (197-lot proposal; 323 and 199 lot subdivisions) and land in the 2025 growth-boundary expansion.

House $730,000; unit $555,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
New supplyBrighton

Brighton

Northern growth area: Homes Tasmania's about-100-lot Elderslie Road release and 36 ha at Brighton Road added to the urban growth boundary in 2025.

House $658,222; unit $495,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
GrowthBrighton

Bridgewater

One of Greater Hobart's most affordable house markets, with the strongest annual house growth among suburbs checked (+23.8%).

House $520,000; unit $418,500 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
GrowthClarence

Howrah

Eastern Shore suburb in Clarence, the council with Tasmania's most new-home approvals in 2025-26; 130 house sales and +10.3% house growth over the year.

House $827,000; unit $630,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
GrowthGlenorchy

Glenorchy

High-turnover northern suburb (165 house sales, +11.6%); Glenorchy LGA approved 205 dwellings in 2025-26, and the Derwent Barracks site (up to 1,000 homes) is nearby.

House $647,500; unit $495,000 (12 months to June 2026, CoreLogic data)

yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au
How these suburbs were chosen

Mix of three groups: (1) lifestyle/established inner suburbs with premium prices (Sandy Bay, Battery Point); (2) growth, meaning strong annual house-value growth or high sales volume in the latest CoreLogic 12-month data (North Hobart, Bridgewater, Howrah, Glenorchy); (3) development, meaning suburbs with named government or private land releases or land added in the May 2025 urban growth boundary expansion (Kingston, Huntingfield, Sorell, Brighton). Medians are CoreLogic 12-month figures to 30 June 2026 as shown on Your Investment Property Mag suburb pages, retrieved 26 Sep 2026.

Compiled from public sources, September 2026. Companies are listed for market context only and no affiliation is implied.

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