South Hobart vs West Hobart
The verdict
West Hobart rates higher for liveability (100 vs 75). West Hobart is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
South HobartWest Hobart
| South Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 77 |
| Transport | 53 | 52 |
| Education | 81 | 80 |
| Liveability | 75 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,886 | 6,525 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,787 | $1,996 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.7% | 68.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 74.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: South Hobart Stable · West Hobart Stable
Property
| South 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
| South 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 |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| South Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,137 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Hobart · West Hobart
Transport
| South Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| South 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| South Hobart | West Hobart | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,886 | 6,525 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,830 | 6,467 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,266 | 6,946 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.24% | -0.22% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, South Hobart or West Hobart?
South Hobart has a higher average school ICSEA (South Hobart 1137 vs West Hobart 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, South Hobart or West Hobart?
South Hobart has the higher transport score (South Hobart 53/100 vs West Hobart 52/100).
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