Overall score
Bellerive
64.5/100
Hobart
60.0/100
Bellerive for investment and value; Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellerive
64.5/100
Hobart
60.0/100
Crime rate
Bellerive
55.5 / 1k
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellerive
172
Hobart
1,022
Population
Bellerive
4,945
Hobart
3,390
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bellerive | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.7/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 172 | 1,022 |
| Green cover | 9.5% | 2.9% |
| Population | 4,945 | 3,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Bellerive reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bellerive pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Hobart is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Bellerive sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Hobart.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bellerive, while Hobart remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.