(pt.5) 2026 Property Market Outlook: Hobart & Canberra

In this segment of the 2026 Property Market Outlook, we turn our attention to Hobart and Canberra — two very different investment stories. For Hobart, we expect modest price growth in 2026, but structural challenges remain. Population growth is largely stagnant, it sits outside Australia’s largest population centres, and long-term demand is constrained by demographics. Political instability and minority government settings add further uncertainty. There are positives — including infrastructure projects like the new stadium and associated investment — but overall Hobart remains a “watch and hold” market rather than a high-growth play. Canberra presents a sharper warning for investors. High land tax settings significantly impact returns on freestanding properties, and while rental demand remains tight, much of the market is driven by government employment and owner-occupier demand. Apartment investing carries the ongoing risk of oversupply, and long-term growth can be sensitive to public sector employment trends. If you’re considering either market in 2026, understanding the structural drivers — and the policy settings — is critical. *Timestamps* 00:00 Hobart 2026 Forecast: Steady but Limited 00:26 Population Challenges and Long-Term Demand 00:53 Infrastructure Positives vs Structural Constraints 01:17 Why We Avoid Canberra as an Investment Market 01:46 Land Tax, Oversupply Risk and Government Dependence 02:08 Rental Demand and Long-Term Caution 👍 Like this video if it helped! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on property, finance & money management 📲 Join 19,000+ investors on Moorr: https://moorr.com.au 💡 Access free resources via MyKnowledge: https://moorr.com.au/myknowledge #ThePropertyCouch #TPCGold #2026PropertyOutlook #AustralianProperty #PropertyForecast #MarketOutlook