Moonah

TAS 7009 · Glenorchy

5,884 (2021) → 5,614 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,884

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Moonah is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7009, about 5km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Moonah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is right by the coast. Moonah has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

4.8 km

To Hobart CBD

1.4 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

5,884

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,421

vs NSW median-23.2%

Bachelor degree or higher51.4%

Born in Australia68.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,988 / 126 / 209

Top countries of birth: Nepal (6.08%), India (4.15%), China (2.19%), England (1.95%), Vietnam (1.31%)

Top languages: Nepali (6.32%), Mandarin (2.35%), Punjabi (1.97%), Vietnamese (1.43%), Urdu (1.05%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945

Nearby (within 10km)

Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 930
Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8km
Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1020
Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 975
Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 864
New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1046
Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 887
Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 919
Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1071
Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 946
Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1021
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1021

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

45Bus

CBD commute (est.)26 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

93 in suburbSupermarkets

2313 in suburbCafes/Rest.

505 in suburbParks

305 in suburbPlaygrounds

181 in suburbPools

204 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

82 in suburbGPs

101 in suburbPharmacies

41 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

868 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachWindermere Beach (5.8 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet1.7 km

Nearest airportHobart (17.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

1.53

Per 1,000 residents

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

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services3

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.51

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-1.17%

Projected population 20416,177

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Moonah

How far is Moonah from Hobart CBD?

Moonah is about 4.8 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Moonah?

Moonah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Moonah?

Moonah has a transport score of 61/100 and 45 bus stops.