Overall score
Hobart
60.0/100
New Norfolk
44.8/100
Hobart vs New Norfolk, TAS Suburb Comparison
Hobart for retirees and families; New Norfolk for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HobartNew Norfolk
Crime rate
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
New Norfolk
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hobart
1,022
New Norfolk
176
Population
Hobart
3,390
New Norfolk
6,037
Metric leadHobart 7New Norfolk 31 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 retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for investmentNew Norfolk
- Best for best valueNew Norfolk
- Best for best schoolsHobart
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 | Hobart | New Norfolk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 72.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.2 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,022 | 176 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Population | 3,390 | 6,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while New Norfolk is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. New Norfolk sits among greener hillside streets, while Hobart keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hobart pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas New Norfolk is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Hobart the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer New Norfolk.
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.