Ridgeway vs South Hobart
The verdict
South Hobart rates higher for liveability (75 vs 55). South Hobart has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 28 min).
Scores
RidgewaySouth Hobart
| Ridgeway | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 69 |
| Transport | 41 | 53 |
| Education | 83 | 81 |
| Liveability | 55 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ridgeway | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 222 | 5,886 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,555 | $1,787 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.8% | 67.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.6% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ridgeway Stable · South Hobart Stable
Property
| Ridgeway | 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
| Ridgeway | 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
| Ridgeway | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,137 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ridgeway · South Hobart
Transport
| Ridgeway | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Ridgeway | 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 | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Ridgeway | South Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 222 | 5,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 220 | 5,830 |
| Projected 2041 | 236 | 6,266 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.23% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ridgeway or South Hobart?
South Hobart has the higher transport score (Ridgeway 41/100 vs South Hobart 53/100).
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