New Town vs North Hobart
The verdict
North Hobart has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 22 min).
Scores
New TownNorth Hobart
| New Town | North Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 80 |
| Transport | 61 | 62 |
| Education | 76 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| New Town | North Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,781 | 2,600 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,596 | $1,823 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.8% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 67.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: New Town Stable · North Hobart Stable
Property
| New Town | North 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
| New Town | North 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 |
North Hobart is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| New Town | North Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: New Town · North Hobart
Transport
| New Town | North Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| New Town | North 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 14 |
| Parks | 24 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 830 m | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.3 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| New Town | North Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,781 | 2,600 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,556 | 2,632 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,219 | 2,768 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.84% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, New Town or North Hobart?
North Hobart has a higher average school ICSEA (New Town 1014 vs North Hobart 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, New Town or North Hobart?
North Hobart has the higher transport score (New Town 61/100 vs North Hobart 62/100).
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