Overall score
Fern Tree
43.3/100
South Hobart
49.1/100
Fern Tree vs South Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Fern Tree for families and investment; South Hobart for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fern TreeSouth Hobart
Crime rate
Fern Tree
87.2 / 1k
South Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fern Tree
31
South Hobart
151
Population
Fern Tree
763
South Hobart
5,886
Metric leadFern Tree 2South Hobart 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Hobart
- Best for familiesFern Tree
- Best for investmentFern Tree
- Best for best valueFern Tree
- Best for best schoolsSouth Hobart
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 | Fern Tree | South Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 49.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 74 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 151 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 23.8% |
| Population | 763 | 5,886 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fern Tree is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and South Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. South Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while Fern Tree keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Fern Tree is stronger for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; South Hobart answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Fern Tree if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward South Hobart for families and households prioritising schools.
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.