Hobart vs West Hobart
The verdict
Hobart rates higher for transport (63 vs 52). Hobart is closer to the coast (440 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
HobartWest Hobart
| Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 77 |
| Transport | 63 | 52 |
| Education | 76 | 80 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,390 | 6,525 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,464 | $1,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 68.4% |
| Born in Australia | 50.6% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hobart Stable · West Hobart Stable
Property
| Hobart | West 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
| Hobart | West 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 |
Hobart is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hobart · West Hobart
Transport
| Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Hobart | West 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 128 | 4 |
| Parks | 17 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 440 m | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 0 m | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 270 m | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,390 | 6,525 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,432 | 6,467 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,609 | 6,946 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | -0.22% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Hobart or West Hobart?
West Hobart has a higher average school ICSEA (Hobart 1062 vs West Hobart 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hobart or West Hobart?
Hobart has the higher transport score (Hobart 63/100 vs West Hobart 52/100).
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