Hobart vs New Norfolk, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hobart | New Norfolk |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.3/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 999 | 174 |
| Population | 3,390 | 6,037 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHobart
- Best for familiesHobart
- Best for investmentNew Norfolk
- Best for best valueNew Norfolk
- Best for best schoolsHobart
Comparison summary
Hobart and New Norfolk offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hobart leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hobart; Housing (desirability) favours New Norfolk; Schools & preschools favours New Norfolk. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hobart, Families → Hobart, Investment → New Norfolk, Best value → New Norfolk.