Moonah
TAS 7009 · Glenorchy
5,884 (2021) → 5,614 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7009 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1035
- Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 942
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8km
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1012
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 987
- Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 867
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 861
- Tasmanian eSchoolCombined · Government · 1.5km
- Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 918
- Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1080
- Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 947
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1017
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 1004 (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.