North Hobart
TAS 7000 · Hobart
2,600 (2021) → 2,632 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Hobart is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7000, about 1km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in North Hobart are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is right by the coast. North Hobart has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (3.77%), England (3.77%), Nepal (2.92%), India (2.38%), Philippines (1.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.38%), Nepali (2.96%), Punjabi (1.04%), Spanish (1.04%), Vietnamese (1%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1152
- Campbell Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
- Lambert SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1025
- The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 999
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1060
- St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1126
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1021
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1110
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1126
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 2km
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1046
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Hobart
How far is North Hobart from Hobart CBD?
North Hobart is about 1.4 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Hobart?
North Hobart has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Hobart?
North Hobart has a transport score of 62/100 and 20 bus stops.