SuburbCheck

West Moonah

TAS 7009 · Glenorchy

4,522 (2021) → 4,281 est. (2025) · Stable

76
Overall score

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

4,522
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
59
Transport score

West Moonah is a stable suburb in Glenorchy, TAS 7009, about 5km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in West Moonah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Moonah has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

5.2 km
To Hobart CBD
2.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

4,522
Population
34
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,491
vs NSW median-19.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$55,182/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -7%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7009 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher49.1%
Born in Australia65.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,378 / 209 / 133

Top countries of birth: Nepal (6.68%), India (5.29%), China (2.03%), England (1.84%), Philippines (1.37%)

Top languages: Nepali (7.72%), Mandarin (2.74%), Punjabi (2.34%), Hindi (1.37%), Greek (1.22%)

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

48

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

65
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Hilliard Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1012
  • Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Therese's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1035
  • Lenah Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1080
  • Cosgrove High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 867
  • Hobart City High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 987
  • Hobart City High School Sub-CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7km
  • Indie School - GlenorchySecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 947
  • New Town Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1057
  • Moonah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 942
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1033
  • Dominic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1018
  • Guilford Young CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1020
  • Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 861

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

59
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)28 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.7% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.0%
Accommodation & Food Services
10.4%
Retail Trade
9.7%
Public Administration & Safety
8.8%
Education & Training
8.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

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.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
200 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6110 in suburbParks
2812 in suburbPlaygrounds
236 in suburbPools
190 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
100 in suburbGPs
140 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
863 in suburbSports fields
2Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachWindermere Beach (5.8 km)
Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (5.2 km)
Nearest vet1.6 km
Nearest airportHobart (18.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

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

19
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
86
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

85

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

61
Parks
7
Nature reserves
29
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
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

57

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
1
Galleries
1
Libraries
1
Arts centres
1
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

86

Entertainment paradise

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

11
Licensed venues (within 2km)
2.43
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

9

Childcare desert

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

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.44

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

5
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb0

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

Stable
Annual growth rate-1.36%
Projected population 20414,747
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glenorchy

MoonahData not available61transportGlenorchyData not available52transportDerwent ParkData not available51transportGoodwoodData not available59transportDowsing PointData not available52transportLutanaData not available59transport

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Frequently asked questions about West Moonah

How far is West Moonah from Hobart CBD?

West Moonah is about 5.2 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in West Moonah?

West Moonah has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in West Moonah?

West Moonah has a transport score of 59/100 and 24 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.