Glebe
TAS 7000 · Hobart
570 (2021) → 577 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glebe is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7000, about 1km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Glebe are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 43/100, and is right by the coast. Glebe has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.44%), China (4.04%), India (1.75%), Nepal (1.4%), New Zealand (1.05%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.68%), Cantonese (1.75%), Nepali (1.4%), Hindi (0.88%), Malayalam (0.88%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.3kmICSEA 1050
- Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1025
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 999
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent · 1km
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1060
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1152
- St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.3km
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1126
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1126
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1110
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glebe
How far is Glebe from Hobart CBD?
Glebe is about 980 m from Hobart CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glebe?
Glebe has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glebe?
Glebe has a transport score of 43/100.