West Hobart
TAS 7000 · Hobart
6,525 (2021) → 6,467 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Hobart is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7000, about 2km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in West Hobart are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Hobart has an overall score of 77/100, 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 7000 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.66%), China (2.34%), Nepal (1.47%), India (1.44%), New Zealand (1.18%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.79%), Nepali (1.5%), Vietnamese (0.69%), Spanish (0.58%), Italian (0.54%)
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 1029 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1130
- Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1138
- South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1137
- St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1km
- Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.1km
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1069
- Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 996
- Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1007
- St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1125
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1149
- Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1133
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
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 West Hobart
How far is West Hobart from Hobart CBD?
West Hobart is about 1.9 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 18 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Hobart?
West Hobart has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1121 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Hobart?
West Hobart has a transport score of 52/100 and 26 bus stops.