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West Hobart

TAS 7000 · Hobart

6,525 (2021) → 6,467 est. (2025) · Stable

77
Overall score

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

6,525
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
52
Transport score

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.

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

Demographics

6,525
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,996
vs NSW median+7.9%
Bachelor degree or higher68.4%
Born in Australia74.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,030 / 462 / 174

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

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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

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

66
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1029 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1126
  • Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1110

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Mount Stuart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1130
  • 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 1060
  • Elizabeth CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 999
  • Lambert SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1025
  • St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
  • St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
  • The Friends' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1152
  • Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1129

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)18 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.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
964 in suburbCafes/Rest.
299 in suburbParks
132 in suburbPlaygrounds
413 in suburbPools
210 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
220 in suburbGPs
151 in suburbPharmacies
80 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
1236 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachShort Beach (2.8 km)
Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (2.2 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportHobart (17.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

70

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

21
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
123
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

59

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

29
Parks
2
Nature reserves
35
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

87

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

6
Theatres
2
Cinemas
8
Museums
25
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
9
Landmarks

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

94

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

30
Licensed venues (within 2km)
4.60
Per 1,000 residents

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

5

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.22%
Projected population 20416,946
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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 1118 (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.

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.