Fern Tree vs South Hobart
The verdict
Fern Tree rates higher for education (86 vs 81). South Hobart rates higher for liveability (75 vs 44). South Hobart is closer to the coast (3.9 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
Fern TreeSouth Hobart
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 69 |
| Transport | 42 | 53 |
| Education | 86 | 81 |
| Liveability | 44 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 763 | 5,886 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,990 | $1,787 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.0% | 67.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fern Tree Stable · South Hobart Stable
Property
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fern Tree · South Hobart
Transport
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fern Tree | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 763 | 5,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 756 | 5,830 |
| Projected 2041 | 812 | 6,266 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.23% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Fern Tree or South Hobart?
South Hobart has the higher transport score (Fern Tree 42/100 vs South Hobart 53/100).
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