Home loan rates in Hobart, September 2026
The sharpest owner-occupier rates available to Hobart buyers, ranked by comparison rate across 85+ lenders. Rates are priced nationally, so a Hobart buyer sees the same numbers as anyone in Tasmania; what changes is the value you borrow against and the TAS concessions that stack on top.
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Live rates updated 25 September 2026. Verified snapshot dated 27 August 2026 is used only for promoted 80% LVR claims, not as a second table date. Live figures change as lenders publish. The verified snapshot is the dated 80% LVR matrix used for promoted claims.
Top Home Loan Rates in September 2026
Reviewed by the Ratesniffers Editorial Team, September 2026
These are the standout rates for Hobart buyers right now, ranked sharpest-first by comparison rate (currently from 6.00%), rates as at 27 August 2026, with no paid placement.
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WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years.
The information provided on this site is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information, consider whether it is appropriate for you and read the relevant Credit Guide and lender disclosures.
Home loan rates in Hobart start from 5.94% p.a. today (as at September 2026), the lowest variable owner-occupier rate across 85+ Australian lenders. Rates are set nationally rather than by city, so a Hobart buyer sees the same numbers as anyone in Tasmania; what changes is the value you borrow against and the TAS concessions that stack on top.
What changes when you compare home loans in Hobart
Hobart is the most affordable mainland-capital alternative on this list, and Tasmania pairs it with a large temporary first home grant and a shared-equity option. Your interest rate does not change with your postcode, but the size of the loan does, and so does the cash going in. First home buyers in Hobart can combine the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant with the TAS stamp duty concession and the federal Home Guarantee Scheme cap of $700,000 (Hobart) / $550,000 (rest of TAS, no regional-centre exception). Those three can move your minimum deposit by tens of thousands without touching the rate column above.
Source: State Revenue Office Tasmania · Verified September 2026. See also our stamp duty calculator.
TAS first home buyer concessions at a glance
| First home owner grant | $20,000 (time-limited) |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty concession | Established-home duty exemption (was 100% up to $750,000) ended 30 Jun 2026; standard transfer duty now applies to established-home purchases. |
| Home Guarantee Scheme cap | $700,000 (Hobart) / $550,000 (rest of TAS, no regional-centre exception) |
| TAS government scheme | MyHome Shared Equity |
What is the lowest home loan rate in Hobart right now?
Today the sharpest owner-occupier variable rate available to a Hobart buyer sits at 5.94%, with 1 of 85+ lenders priced under 6.00% and a panel median near 6.29%. Because lenders price nationally, that same rate is open to buyers right across Tasmania.
Hobart home loan rate FAQs
What are the lowest home loan rates in Hobart?
The lowest comparison rate on our panel right now is 6.00%, rates as at 27 August 2026, and sorted to the top of the table above. Home loan rates are not set by city, the same lenders price nationally, so a Hobart buyer can access exactly the same rates as anyone in Tasmania. What changes locally is the value you borrow against and the TAS concessions you stack on top.
How much would a typical Hobart home loan repayment be?
As an indicative example, a loan of around $700,000, which reflects an approximate Hobart dwelling value, repaid principal and interest over 30 years at today's lowest variable rate, sits in the range shown in the panel above. It is an indicative figure on an approximate value, not a quote, and your actual repayment depends on your rate, deposit and loan term.
What is the First Home Owner Grant for Hobart buyers?
TAS's First Home Owner Grant is $20,000. Buying or building a new home. $20,000 applies to eligible transactions from 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027, down from $30,000 the prior year. Amount is reviewed each financial year, confirm the current figure before relying on it for transactions after 30 Jun 2027. It is paid in addition to any rate you secure on the comparison table above. See State Revenue Office Tasmania for current eligibility detail.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Hobart?
Established-home duty exemption (was 100% up to $750,000) ended 30 Jun 2026; standard transfer duty now applies to established-home purchases. These concessions can be worth more than a small difference in interest rate, so factor them into your total cost, not just the headline rate. Authority: State Revenue Office Tasmania.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme price cap for Hobart?
$700,000 (Hobart) / $550,000 (rest of TAS, no regional-centre exception) Under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme, eligible Hobart buyers can purchase under that cap with as little as a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance, with the government guaranteeing the difference. It works with several lenders on the table above.
What TAS home buyer support can Hobart buyers use?
MyHome Shared Equity: Homes Tasmania shared-equity scheme. Homes Tasmania contributes up to $300,000 or 40% of the purchase price for a new home or house and land package, and up to $150,000 or 30% for an established home, whichever is the lesser. You contribute a 2% deposit. Household income and asset limits apply and were updated 1 July 2026. It can be combined with a competitive rate from the table above. Check current eligibility before you apply.