Hobart
TAS 7000 · Hobart
3,390 (2021) → 3,432 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hobart is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7000, about 0km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Hobart are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is right by the coast. Hobart has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7000 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (10.03%), England (2.92%), India (2.83%), Nepal (2.24%), Malaysia (1.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (11.3%), Nepali (2.33%), Cantonese (1.92%), Vietnamese (1.53%), Hindi (1.03%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1125
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1069
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic
- Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1007
- Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1133
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1112
- Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1075
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1149
- South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1150
- Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1077
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1138
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hobart
How far is Hobart from Hobart CBD?
Hobart is about 0 m from Hobart CBD, an estimated 12 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hobart?
Hobart has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hobart?
Hobart has a transport score of 63/100 and 35 bus stops.