Mount Stuart vs West Hobart
The verdict
Mount Stuart rates higher for transport (62 vs 52). West Hobart has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 19 min).
Scores
Mount StuartWest Hobart
| Mount Stuart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 77 |
| Transport | 62 | 52 |
| Education | 79 | 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
| Mount Stuart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,444 | 6,525 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,960 | $1,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.0% | 68.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mount Stuart Stable · West Hobart Stable
Property
| Mount Stuart | 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
| Mount Stuart | 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 |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Mount Stuart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Stuart · West Hobart
Transport
| Mount Stuart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Mount Stuart | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Stuart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,444 | 6,525 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,440 | 6,467 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,602 | 6,946 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | -0.22% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mount Stuart or West Hobart?
Mount Stuart has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Stuart 1130 vs West Hobart 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Stuart or West Hobart?
Mount Stuart has the higher transport score (Mount Stuart 62/100 vs West Hobart 52/100).
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