New Town
TAS 7008 · Hobart
6,781 (2021) → 6,556 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
New Town is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7008, about 3km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in New Town are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is right by the coast. New Town has an overall score of 79/100, 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 7008 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.08%), Nepal (3.6%), England (2.98%), China (2.96%), New Zealand (0.77%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.92%), Mandarin (3.41%), Punjabi (1.98%), Hindi (1.18%), Cantonese (0.74%)
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
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1017
- Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bowen Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 973
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1149
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1080
- Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1012
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1033
- St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1035
- Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1075
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1138
- Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 942
- Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1007
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 996
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 New Town
How far is New Town from Hobart CBD?
New Town is about 3.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in New Town?
New Town has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in New Town?
New Town has a transport score of 61/100 and 60 bus stops.