South Hobart
TAS 7004 · Hobart
5,886 (2021) → 5,830 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7004 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 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 1130
- Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1150
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 2.7km
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1112
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1138
- 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 1069
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1125
- Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1133
- Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1107
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 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.