5/177 Melville St, West Hobart is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 195m2 and floor size of 58m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2013.
A Charming Blend of Convenience and Flexibility
Built in 1880, this incredibly quaint brick cottage abounds with personality, convenience and old world charm, all in a location which is within walking distance of the CBD, North Hobart restaurants and Salamanca Place. Ideal for singles and couples, or for anyone wanting an in-towner, this property is full of nice surprises.
Comprising: formal dining room with decorative mantle and pleasant outlook, lovely renovated bright kitchen, meals and living area with pressed tin ceiling, a bedroom with built-in wardrobe, a tastefully modernised bathroom and separate chalet. The flexible floor plan allows for the conversion of the dining area into a second bedroom, which is how the property was configured by the previous owners. One of the many benefits this property has to offer is street gas, which is used to fuel the cook top, hot water supply and the very efficient gas heater in the main living area.
The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 35.4% of total area. The population of West Hobart in 2016 was 5953 people. By 2021 the population was 6525 showing a population growth of 9.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 20-29 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.40% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.30% in 2016.
West Hobart has 2,949 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 24.22% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.48% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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