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North Hobart

TAS 7000 · Hobart

2,600 (2021) → 2,632 est. (2025) · Stable

80
Overall score

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

2,600
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
62
Transport score

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.

1.4 km
To Hobart CBD
1.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,600
Population
35
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,823
vs NSW median-1.5%
Bachelor degree or higher63.0%
Born in Australia67.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse519 / 282 / 312

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

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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

66
Within 10km4 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

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

62
20Bus
CBD commute (est.)16 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.

110 in suburbSupermarkets
15314 in suburbCafes/Rest.
361 in suburbParks
121 in suburbPlaygrounds
311 in suburbPools
302 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
221 in suburbGPs
152 in suburbPharmacies
71 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
14611 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachShort Beach (2.9 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (1.4 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportHobart (16.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20412,768
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobart

GlebeData not available43transportQueens DomainData not available43transportMount StuartData not available62transportHobartData not available63transportNew TownData not available61transportWest HobartData not available52transport

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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.

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.