Fern Tree vs South Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fern Tree | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 74 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 93 |
| Population | 763 | 5,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSouth Hobart
- Best for investmentFern Tree
- Best for best valueFern Tree
- Best for best schoolsSouth Hobart
Comparison summary
Fern Tree and South Hobart offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours Fern Tree; Parks & reserves favours South Hobart. Quick verdicts: Families → South Hobart, Investment → Fern Tree, Best value → Fern Tree, Best schools → South Hobart.