Overall score
Braddon
54.1/100
Hobart
60.0/100
Braddon vs Hobart Suburb Comparison (ACT vs TAS)
Braddon for schools; Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraddonHobart
Crime rate
Braddon
61.0 / 1k
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braddon
288
Hobart
1,022
Population
Braddon
6,383
Hobart
3,390
Metric leadBraddon 4Hobart 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Braddon | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.0 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 10 |
| Public transport stops | — | 52 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 288 | 1,022 |
| Planning activity | 5 | — |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Population | 6,383 | 3,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Braddon (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hobart (TAS) is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Braddon tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, while Hobart stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Braddon generally means more sought-after housing, while Hobart leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Braddon, 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.