Hobart · Updated June 2026 · figures as at 20 March 2026
How much does aged care cost in Hobart?
Residential aged care in Hobart has three parts: a regulated basic daily fee of $66.80/day, a means-tested care contribution based on your income and assets, and accommodation — a refundable lump sum (RAD) or a daily payment (DAP).
Basic daily fee
$66.80/day
$24,382/year · everyone pays this
Hobart RAD (typical)
$573,000
median — get a precise figure below
DAP on that RAD
$125/day
at MPIR 7.96% — the daily-rent alternative
RAD figures are computed from the Hobart homes in our directory that publish a price. RADs change and are often negotiable — always confirm on myagedcare.gov.au and in your written accommodation agreement.
A worked Hobart example
For a part-pensioner entering a $573,000-RAD home in Hobart and paying the room as a DAP, a typical ongoing cost looks like:
Your means-tested contribution depends entirely on your income and assets and can be $0. This is illustrative only — run your own numbers:
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Common questions
Aged care costs in Hobart — FAQs
How much does aged care cost in Hobart in 2026?
Every resident pays the federally-regulated basic daily fee of $66.80/day ($24,382/year), plus a means-tested care contribution based on income and assets, plus accommodation — either a lump-sum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or an equivalent Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP). RADs in Hobart commonly range from $400,000 to $900,000+. Use our free calculator to estimate your own fees.
What is the RAD for a nursing home in Hobart?
Hobart RADs typically fall between $400,000 and $900,000. The RAD is fully refundable when the resident leaves or passes away. Instead of the lump sum you can pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) at the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (7.96% as at 1 April 2026) — for a $573,000 room that's about $125/day — or split the two. RADs are often negotiable.
Is the basic daily fee different in Hobart?
No. The basic daily fee is set federally at $66.80/day (as at 20 March 2026) and is the same in Hobart as everywhere in Australia. What varies by location is the accommodation price (RAD/DAP) and your individual means-tested contribution.