Lenah Valley vs South Hobart
The verdict
South Hobart rates higher for education (81 vs 75). South Hobart has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 25 min).
Scores
Lenah ValleySouth Hobart
| Lenah Valley | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 69 |
| Transport | 50 | 53 |
| Education | 75 | 81 |
| Liveability | 77 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lenah Valley | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,522 | 5,886 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,931 | $1,787 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.7% | 67.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Lenah Valley Stable · South Hobart Stable
Property
| Lenah Valley | 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
| Lenah Valley | 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
| Lenah Valley | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lenah Valley · South Hobart
Transport
| Lenah Valley | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Lenah Valley | 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 | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.6 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Lenah Valley | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,522 | 5,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,511 | 5,830 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,943 | 6,266 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Lenah Valley or South Hobart?
South Hobart has a higher average school ICSEA (Lenah Valley 1046 vs South Hobart 1137; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lenah Valley or South Hobart?
South Hobart has the higher transport score (Lenah Valley 50/100 vs South Hobart 53/100).
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