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South Hobart

TAS 7004 · Hobart

5,886 (2021)5,830 est. (2025) · Stable

69
Overall score

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

5,886
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
53
Transport score

South Hobart is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7004, about 4km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in South Hobart are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Hobart has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

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

Demographics

5,886
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,787
vs NSW median-3.4%
Bachelor degree or higher67.7%
Born in Australia71.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,632 / 302 / 350

Top countries of birth: England (4.38%), China (2.94%), Nepal (1.46%), New Zealand (1.44%), India (1.36%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.5%), Nepali (1.36%), German (1.02%), Cantonese (0.95%), Japan (0.71%)

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

67
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1126
  • Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1149
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
  • Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1110
  • Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1130
  • St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1km
  • Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.1km
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 3.2km
  • St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1060
  • St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1126
  • Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1129
  • Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1115

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

53
75Bus
CBD commute (est.)23 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.

21 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
206 in suburbPools
43 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
32 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3115 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachShort Beach (4.1 km)
Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (4.2 km)
Nearest vet2.7 km
Nearest airportHobart (19.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.24%
Projected population 20416,266
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about South Hobart

How far is South Hobart from Hobart CBD?

South Hobart is about 3.8 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in South Hobart?

South Hobart has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1137 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in South Hobart?

South Hobart has a transport score of 53/100 and 75 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.