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Mount Nelson

TAS 7007 · Hobart

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

77
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
51
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
40
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
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

Residential

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

Schools

69
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
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

51
36Bus
CBD commute (est.)25 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.67%
Projected population 20412,926
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.