Mount Nelson
TAS 7007 · Hobart
2,749 (2021) → 2,823 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Nelson is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7007, about 4km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Mount Nelson are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Nelson 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
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: China (5.06%), England (3.97%), New Zealand (1.16%), South Africa (0.91%), India (0.87%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.37%), Cantonese (1.13%), Nepali (0.8%), Bengali (0.76%), Sinhal (0.76%)
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1115
- Hobart CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Waimea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1146
- The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1136
- Fahan SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1145
- Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1071
- Sandy Bay Infant SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1123
- Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1149
- Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1150
- Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1129
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.4km
- Taroona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1114
- South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1137
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Nelson
How far is Mount Nelson from Hobart CBD?
Mount Nelson is about 4.4 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Nelson?
Mount Nelson has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Nelson?
Mount Nelson has a transport score of 51/100 and 36 bus stops.