Overall score
Glebe
45.7/100
West Hobart
59.0/100
Glebe vs West Hobart, TAS suburb comparison
West Hobart for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlebeWest Hobart
Crime rate
Glebe
8026.4 / 1k
West Hobart
690.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glebe
3
West Hobart
114
Population
Glebe
570
West Hobart
6,525
Metric leadGlebe 0West Hobart 71 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentWest Hobart
- Best for best valueWest 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 | Glebe | West Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.0/100 | 28.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 8026.4 / 1k | 690.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 26 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 114 |
| Population | 570 | 6,525 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Glebe is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and West Hobart is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. West Hobart sits among greener hillside streets, while Glebe keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Glebe is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address and recognised heritage character; West Hobart answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer West Hobart, while Glebe remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.