Mount Nelson

TAS 7007 · Hobart

2,749 (2021) → 2,823 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

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

2,749

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

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.

4.4 km

To Hobart CBD

2.1 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,749

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,687

vs NSW median-8.8%

Bachelor degree or higher65.5%

Born in Australia70.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse859 / 55 / 148

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

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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

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

36Bus

CBD commute (est.)25 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.

40 in suburbSupermarkets

11 in suburbCafes/Rest.

582 in suburbParks

32 in suburbPlaygrounds

16917 in suburbPools

61 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

101 in suburbGPs

30 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

8423 in suburbSports fields

1Vets

Nearest beachDerwentwater Beach Reserve (2.2 km)

Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (4.4 km)

Nearest vet2.8 km

Nearest airportHobart (17.8 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

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

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

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

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

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.36

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

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.67%

Projected population 20412,926

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobart

Sandy BayData not available58transport DynnyrneData not available45transport Tolmans HillData not available50transport Battery PointData not available50transport RidgewayData not available41transport HobartData not available63transport

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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.